HTML Injection Vulnerability in GetPaid Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2021-47948

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Payments Plugin Getpaid
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47948?

The GetPaid Plugin for WordPress, version 2.4.6, is vulnerable to an HTML injection flaw that allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary HTML code into the Help Text field within payment forms. This exploitation can lead to the insertion of malicious content, including scripts and images, which becomes stored in the database. When users access payment forms, the injected code can execute within their browsers, posing a significant security threat.

Affected Version(s)

Payments Plugin GetPaid 2.4.6

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-47948 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50246
exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/invoicing/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-getpaid-pl...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Niraj Mahajan
.