CVE-2021-24924: The Email Log WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not escape the d parameter before outputting it back in an at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24924?

email log: upgrade to 2.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24924 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24924 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-2021-24924 affect?

CVE-2021-24924 affects email log. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Email Log WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not escape the d parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in the Log page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24924?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24924 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting email log. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Email Log WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not escape the d parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in the Log page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-12-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: email log project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-06 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

email log project email log UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.8

Fixed in: 2.4.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy email-log || rpm -q email-log || email-log --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade email-log

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade email-log

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-2021-24924?

email log: upgrade to 2.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24924 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24924 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-2021-24924 affect?

CVE-2021-24924 affects email log. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Email Log WordPress plugin before 2.4.8 does not escape the d parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in the Log page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

How urgent is CVE-2021-24924?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-24758 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The Email Log WordPress plugin before 2.4.7 does not properly validate, sanitise and escape the "orderby" and

References

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