Is CVE-2021-24351 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-24351 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-24351 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-24351 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24351?

CVE-2021-24351 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-24351

CWE-79Published: June 14, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The theplus_more_post AJAX action of The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.12 did not properly sanitise some of its fields, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (exploitable on both unauthenticated and authenticated users)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-24351 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.