CVE-2021-24854: The QR Redirector WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not sanitise and escape some of the QR Redirect fields, w

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24854?

qr redirector: upgrade to 1.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24854 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24854 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-24854 affect?

CVE-2021-24854 affects qr redirector. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The QR Redirector WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not sanitise and escape some of the QR Redirect fields, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24854?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24854 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting qr redirector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The QR Redirector WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not sanitise and escape some of the QR Redirect fields, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: qr redirector project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-17 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qr redirector project qr redirector UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.1

Fixed in: 1.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qr-redirector || rpm -q qr-redirector || qr-redirector --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade qr-redirector

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qr-redirector

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-24854?

qr redirector: upgrade to 1.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24854 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24854 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-24854 affect?

CVE-2021-24854 affects qr redirector. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The QR Redirector WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not sanitise and escape some of the QR Redirect fields, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2021-24854?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-24853 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE The QR Redirector WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not have capability and CSRF checks when saving bulk QR Red

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