CVE-2021-24146

Name: CVE-2021-24146
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-18T15:15:15.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 31.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24146 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Lack of authorisation checks in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.5, did not properly restrict access to the export files, allowing unauthenticated users to exports all events data in CSV or XML format for example.. EPSS estimates a 31.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Lack of authorisation checks in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.5, did not properly restrict access to the export files, allowing unauthenticated users to exports all events data in CSV or XML format for example.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

31.04%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webnus	Modern Events Calendar Lite	< 5.16.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163345/WordPress-Modern-Events-Calendar-5.16.2-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c7b1ebd6-3050-4725-9c87-0ea525f8feccExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163345/WordPress-Modern-Events-Calendar-5.16.2-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c7b1ebd6-3050-4725-9c87-0ea525f8feccExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24146?

How severe is CVE-2021-24146?

CVE-2021-24146 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 31.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24146?

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-2021-24146?

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Source: NVD / NIST