PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24899: The Media-Tags WordPress plugin through 3.2.0.2 does not sanitise and escape any of its Labels settings, which
CVE-2021-24899 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting media-tags. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Media-Tags WordPress plugin through 3.2.0.2 does not sanitise and escape any of its Labels settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_htnl capability is disallowed.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-11-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-24899?
media-tags: upgrade to newer than 3.2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24899 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24899 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-2021-24899 affect?
CVE-2021-24899 affects media-tags. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Media-Tags WordPress plugin through 3.2.0.2 does not sanitise and escape any of its Labels settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_htnl capability is disallowed.
How urgent is CVE-2021-24899?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference