PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24996: The IDPay for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the idpay_error param
CVE-2021-24996 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting idpay for contact form 7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The IDPay for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the idpay_error parameter before outputting it back in the page leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
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 | 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-2021-24996?
idpay for contact form 7: upgrade to 2.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24996 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24996 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-2021-24996 affect?
CVE-2021-24996 affects idpay for contact form 7. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The IDPay for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin through 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the idpay_error parameter before outputting it back in the page leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How urgent is CVE-2021-24996?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference