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CVE-2021-47984 WP24 CVE debrief
CVE-2021-47984 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress Plugin WP24 Domain Check version 1.6.2. The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting crafted input to the fieldnameDomain parameter. Attackers can inject JavaScript payloads through the plugin settings form at options.php that execute in the browsers of administrators viewing the settings page. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 5.1, indicating a medium severity.
- Vendor
- WP24
- Product
- WP24 Domain Check
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-08
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-23
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-23
Who should care
Administrators and users of WordPress Plugin WP24 Domain Check version 1.6.2 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the WP24 Domain Check plugin, specifically in version 1.6.2. It allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts, which can then be executed in the browsers of administrators who view the settings page.
Defensive priority
Medium
Recommended defensive actions
- Update to a patched version of the WP24 Domain Check plugin, if available.
- Limit access to the plugin settings form at options.php to trusted users only.
- Implement additional security measures, such as input validation and output encoding, to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
Evidence notes
The CVE-2021-47984 vulnerability was reported by [email protected] and is referenced in the NVD database.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2021-47984 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-47984
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2021-47984 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-47984
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp24-domain-check/
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49377
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp24-domain-check-stored-xss
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.