CVE-2021-24197

Name: CVE-2021-24197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-12T14:15:14.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24197 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The wpDataTables – Tables & Table Charts premium WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 has Improper Access Control. A low privilege authenticated user that visits the page where the table is published can tamper the parameters to access the data of another user that are present in the same table by taking over the user permissions on the table through formdata[wdt_ID] parameter. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wpDataTables – Tables & Table Charts premium WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 has Improper Access Control. A low privilege authenticated user that visits the page where the table is published can tamper the parameters to access the data of another user that are present in the same table by taking over the user permissions on the table through formdata[wdt_ID] parameter. By exploiting this issue an attacker is able to access and manage the data of all users in the same table.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tms-Outsource	Wpdatatables	< 3.4.2

References

https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wpdatatables-ii/Third Party Advisory
https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a56c04a4-dda0-4a7f-a525-d0349a1fda2bThird Party Advisory
https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wpdatatables-ii/Third Party Advisory
https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a56c04a4-dda0-4a7f-a525-d0349a1fda2bThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24197?

How severe is CVE-2021-24197?

CVE-2021-24197 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24197?

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-2021-24197?

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Source: NVD / NIST