Is CVE-2021-24235 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-24235 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-24235 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-24235 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24235?

CVE-2021-24235 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-24235

CWE-79Published: April 22, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Goto WordPress theme before 2.0 does not sanitise the keywords and start_date GET parameter on its Tour List page, leading to an unauthenticated reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-24235 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.