PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24920: The StatCounter WordPress plugin before 2.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the Project ID and Secure Code sett
CVE-2021-24920 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting statcounter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The StatCounter WordPress plugin before 2.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the Project ID and Secure Code settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html 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 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-02-28 |
| 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-2021-24920?
statcounter: upgrade to 2.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24920 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24920 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-2021-24920 affect?
CVE-2021-24920 affects statcounter. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The StatCounter WordPress plugin before 2.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the Project ID and Secure Code settings, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is d
How urgent is CVE-2021-24920?
Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference