CVE-2021-24230

Name: CVE-2021-24230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-12T14:15:16.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24230 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Jetpack Scan team identified a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0, allowing attackers to make a logged in user overwrite or create arbitrary user metadata on the victim’s account once visited. If exploited, this bug can be used to overwrite the “wp_capabilities” meta, which contains the affected user account’s roles and privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Jetpack Scan team identified a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0, allowing attackers to make a logged in user overwrite or create arbitrary user metadata on the victim’s account once visited. If exploited, this bug can be used to overwrite the “wp_capabilities” meta, which contains the affected user account’s roles and privileges. Doing this would essentially lock them out of the site, blocking them from accessing paid content.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th 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/2deefa2d-3043-42e5-afef-a42c37703531Third Party Advisory
https://jetpack.com/2021/03/26/vulnerabilities-found-in-patreon-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2deefa2d-3043-42e5-afef-a42c37703531Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24230?

How severe is CVE-2021-24230?

CVE-2021-24230 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24230?

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-2021-24230?

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Source: NVD / NIST