CVE-2021-24227

Name: CVE-2021-24227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-12T14:15:15.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24227 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Jetpack Scan team identified a Local File Disclosure vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 that could be abused by anyone visiting the site. Using this attack vector, an attacker could leak important internal files like wp-config.php, which contains database credentials and cryptographic keys used in the generation of nonces and cookies.. EPSS estimates a 5.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Jetpack Scan team identified a Local File Disclosure vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 that could be abused by anyone visiting the site. Using this attack vector, an attacker could leak important internal files like wp-config.php, which contains database credentials and cryptographic keys used in the generation of nonces and cookies.

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

5.88%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Patreon	Patreon Wordpress	< 1.7.0

References

https://jetpack.com/2021/03/26/vulnerabilities-found-in-patreon-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f62df02d-7678-440f-84a1-ddbf09364016Third Party Advisory
https://jetpack.com/2021/03/26/vulnerabilities-found-in-patreon-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f62df02d-7678-440f-84a1-ddbf09364016Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24227?

How severe is CVE-2021-24227?

CVE-2021-24227 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24227?

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-2021-24227?

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Source: NVD / NIST