PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24982: The Child Theme Generator WordPress plugin through 2.2.7 does not sanitise escape the parade parameter before
CVE-2021-24982 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting child theme generator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Child Theme Generator WordPress plugin through 2.2.7 does not sanitise escape the parade parameter before outputting it back, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in the admin dashboard
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-03-14 |
| 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-2021-24982?
child theme generator: upgrade to newer than 2.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24982 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24982 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-2021-24982 affect?
CVE-2021-24982 affects child theme generator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Child Theme Generator WordPress plugin through 2.2.7 does not sanitise escape the parade parameter before outputting it back, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in the admin dashboard
How urgent is CVE-2021-24982?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference