PatchTheCVECVE-2024-6021: The Donation Block For PayPal WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 does not sanitise and escape form submissions, le
CVE-2024-6021 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting donation block for paypal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Donation Block For PayPal WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 does not sanitise and escape form submissions, leading to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-07-30 |
| 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-2024-6021?
donation block for paypal: upgrade to newer than 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6021 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6021 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-2024-6021 affect?
CVE-2024-6021 affects donation block for paypal. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Donation Block For PayPal WordPress plugin through 2.1.0 does not sanitise and escape form submissions, leading to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability
How urgent is CVE-2024-6021?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference