CVE-2021-20781

Name: CVE-2021-20781
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-14T02:15:07.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20781 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress Meta Data Filter & Taxonomies Filter versions prior to v.1.2.8 and versions prior to v.2.2.8 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress Meta Data Filter & Taxonomies Filter versions prior to v.1.2.8 and versions prior to v.2.2.8 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pluginus	Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter	< 1.2.8
Pluginus	Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter	>= 2.2.2, < 2.2.8

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48413554/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wp-filter.com/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://wp-filter.com/update-v-2-2-8-v-1-2-8/Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48413554/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wp-filter.com/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://wp-filter.com/update-v-2-2-8-v-1-2-8/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20781?

How severe is CVE-2021-20781?

CVE-2021-20781 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20781?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-20781?

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Source: NVD / NIST