PatchTheCVECVE-2021-42233: The Simple Blog plugin in Wondercms 3.4.1 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability
CVE-2021-42233 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting simple blog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Simple Blog plugin in Wondercms 3.4.1 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. When any user opens a particular blog hosted on an attackers' site, XSS may occur.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-05-23 |
| 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-2021-42233?
simple blog: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-42233 being exploited?
CVE-2021-42233 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-2021-42233 affect?
CVE-2021-42233 affects simple blog. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Simple Blog plugin in Wondercms 3.4.1 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. When any user opens a particular blog hosted on an attackers' site, XSS may occur.
How urgent is CVE-2021-42233?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference