CVE-2024-13621: The GDPR Framework By Data443 WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13621?

gdpr framework: upgrade to 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13621 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13621 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-2024-13621 affect?

CVE-2024-13621 affects gdpr framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The GDPR Framework By Data443 WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13621?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13621 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting gdpr framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The GDPR Framework By Data443 WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

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	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: data443

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

data443 gdpr framework UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.0

Fixed in: 2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gdpr-framework || rpm -q gdpr-framework || gdpr-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gdpr-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gdpr-framework

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-13621?

gdpr framework: upgrade to 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13621 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13621 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-2024-13621 affect?

CVE-2024-13621 affects gdpr framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The GDPR Framework By Data443 WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html

How urgent is CVE-2024-13621?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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