CVE-2021-24231

Name: CVE-2021-24231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-12T14:15:16.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24231 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 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 administrator disconnect the site from Patreon by visiting a specially crafted link.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% 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 administrator disconnect the site from Patreon by visiting a specially crafted link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

43.0th 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/f8ab6855-a319-47ac-82fb-58b181e77500Third Party Advisory
https://jetpack.com/2021/03/26/vulnerabilities-found-in-patreon-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f8ab6855-a319-47ac-82fb-58b181e77500Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24231?

How severe is CVE-2021-24231?

CVE-2021-24231 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24231?

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-2021-24231?

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Source: NVD / NIST