CVE-2021-24154

Name: CVE-2021-24154
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-05T19:15:14.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24154 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 did not validate the GET file parameter before passing it to the download_file() function, allowing administrators to download arbitrary files on the web server, such as /etc/passwd. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 did not validate the GET file parameter before passing it to the download_file() function, allowing administrators to download arbitrary files on the web server, such as /etc/passwd

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Themeeditor	Theme Editor	< 2.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/566c6836-fc3d-4dd9-b351-c3d9da9ec22eThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/566c6836-fc3d-4dd9-b351-c3d9da9ec22eThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24154?

How severe is CVE-2021-24154?

CVE-2021-24154 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24154?

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-2021-24154?

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Source: NVD / NIST