CVE-2021-24184

Name: CVE-2021-24184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-05T19:15:16.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24184 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Several AJAX endpoints in the Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 were unprotected, allowing students to modify course information and elevate their privileges among many other actions.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Several AJAX endpoints in the Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 were unprotected, allowing students to modify course information and elevate their privileges among many other actions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Themeum	Tutor Lms	< 1.7.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5e85917c-7a58-49cb-b8b3-05aa18ffff3eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/several-vulnerabilities-patched-in-tutor-lms-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5e85917c-7a58-49cb-b8b3-05aa18ffff3eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/several-vulnerabilities-patched-in-tutor-lms-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24184?

How severe is CVE-2021-24184?

CVE-2021-24184 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24184?

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