CVE-2021-24170

Name: CVE-2021-24170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-05T19:15:15.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24170 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The REST API endpoint get_users in the User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 returned more information than was required for its functionality to users with the upload_files capability. This included password hashes, hashed user activation keys, usernames, emails, and other less sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 4.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The REST API endpoint get_users in the User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 returned more information than was required for its functionality to users with the upload_files capability. This included password hashes, hashed user activation keys, usernames, emails, and other less sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.79%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cozmoslabs	User Profile Picture	< 2.5.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29fc5b0e-0a5f-4484-a1e6-a0a1206726ccExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/medium-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-user-profile-picture-plugin/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29fc5b0e-0a5f-4484-a1e6-a0a1206726ccExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/medium-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-user-profile-picture-plugin/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24170?

How severe is CVE-2021-24170?

CVE-2021-24170 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24170?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST