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CVE-2021-24174

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 3.22%

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CVE-2021-24174 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Database Backups WordPress plugin through 1.2.2.6 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as generate backups of the database, change the plugin's settings and delete backups.. EPSS estimates a 3.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Database Backups WordPress plugin through 1.2.2.6 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as generate backups of the database, change the plugin's settings and delete backups.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
3.22%

86.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Database-Backups ProjectDatabase-Backups<= 1.2.2.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24174?
The Database Backups WordPress plugin through 1.2.2.6 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as generate backups of the database, change the plugin's settings and delete backups.
How severe is CVE-2021-24174?
CVE-2021-24174 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24174?
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