CVE-2021-4358: The WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via an unknown par

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-4358?

wp dsgvo tools: upgrade to 3.1.24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-4358 being exploited?

CVE-2021-4358 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-4358 affect?

CVE-2021-4358 affects wp dsgvo tools. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via an unknown parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.1.23 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-4358?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-4358 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wp dsgvo tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via an unknown parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.1.23 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: legalweb

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-07 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

legalweb wp dsgvo tools UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.24

Fixed in: 3.1.24

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-dsgvo-tools || rpm -q wp-dsgvo-tools || wp-dsgvo-tools --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-dsgvo-tools

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-dsgvo-tools

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-4358?

wp dsgvo tools: upgrade to 3.1.24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-4358 being exploited?

CVE-2021-4358 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-2021-4358 affect?

CVE-2021-4358 affects wp dsgvo tools. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via an unknown parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.1.23 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible

How urgent is CVE-2021-4358?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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