Is CVE-2021-24362 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-24362 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-24362 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-24362 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24362?

CVE-2021-24362 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2021-24362

CWE-79Published: August 16, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.5.75 did not ensure that uploaded SVG files added to a gallery do not contain malicious content. As a result, users allowed to add images to gallery can upload an SVG file containing JavaScript code, which will be executed when accessing the image directly (ie in the /wp-content/uploads/photo-gallery/ folder), leading to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-24362 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.