PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24939: The LoginWP (Formerly Peter's Login Redirect) WordPress plugin before 3.0.0.5 does not sanitise and escape the
CVE-2021-24939 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting loginwp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The LoginWP (Formerly Peter's Login Redirect) WordPress plugin before 3.0.0.5 does not sanitise and escape the rul_login_url and rul_logout_url parameter before outputting them back in attributes in an admin 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 |
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-2021-24939?
loginwp: upgrade to 3.0.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24939 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24939 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-2021-24939 affect?
CVE-2021-24939 affects loginwp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The LoginWP (Formerly Peter's Login Redirect) WordPress plugin before 3.0.0.5 does not sanitise and escape the rul_login_url and rul_logout_url parameter before outputting them back in attributes in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cro
How urgent is CVE-2021-24939?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference