PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24995: The HTML5 Responsive FAQ WordPress plugin through 2.8.5 does not properly sanitise and escape some of its sett
CVE-2021-24995 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting html5 responsive faq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The HTML5 Responsive FAQ WordPress plugin through 2.8.5 does not properly sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow a high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html 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 51%) |
| 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-2021-24995?
html5 responsive faq: upgrade to 2.8.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24995 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24995 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-2021-24995 affect?
CVE-2021-24995 affects html5 responsive faq. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The HTML5 Responsive FAQ WordPress plugin through 2.8.5 does not properly sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow a high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html is disallowed
How urgent is CVE-2021-24995?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference