Is CVE-2021-24300 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2021-24300, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-24300 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-24300 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24300?

CVE-2021-24300 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-24300

CWE-79Published: May 24, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The slider import search feature of the PickPlugins Product Slider for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.13.22 did not properly sanitised the keyword GET parameter, leading to reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-24300 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2021-24300. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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.