CVE-2021-24935: The WP Google Fonts WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not escape the googlefont_ajax_name and googlefont_ajax

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24935?

wp google fonts: upgrade to 3.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24935 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24935 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-2021-24935 affect?

CVE-2021-24935 affects wp google fonts. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WP Google Fonts WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not escape the googlefont_ajax_name and googlefont_ajax_family parameter of the googlefont_action AJAx action (available to any authenticated user) before outputing them in attributes,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24935?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24935 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wp google fonts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Google Fonts WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not escape the googlefont_ajax_name and googlefont_ajax_family parameter of the googlefont_action AJAx action (available to any authenticated user) before outputing them in attributes, leading Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues

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	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-12-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp google fonts 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

wp google fonts project wp google fonts UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.5

Fixed in: 3.1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-google-fonts || rpm -q wp-google-fonts || wp-google-fonts --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-google-fonts

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-google-fonts

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-24935?

wp google fonts: upgrade to 3.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24935 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24935 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-2021-24935 affect?

CVE-2021-24935 affects wp google fonts. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WP Google Fonts WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not escape the googlefont_ajax_name and googlefont_ajax_family parameter of the googlefont_action AJAx action (available to any authenticated user) before outputing them in attributes,

How urgent is CVE-2021-24935?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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