CVE-2021-24282

Name: CVE-2021-24282
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-14T12:15:08.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24282 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, could use the various AJAX actions in the plugin to do a variety of things. For example, an attacker could use wpcf7r_reset_settings to reset the plugin’s settings, wpcf7r_add_action to add actions to a form, and more.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, could use the various AJAX actions in the plugin to do a variety of things. For example, an attacker could use wpcf7r_reset_settings to reset the plugin’s settings, wpcf7r_add_action to add actions to a form, and more.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Querysol	Redirection For Contact Form 7	< 2.3.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/def87e69-bade-431b-b101-d463a26406e9Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-redirection-for-contact-form-7-plugin/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/def87e69-bade-431b-b101-d463a26406e9Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-redirection-for-contact-form-7-plugin/Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24282?

How severe is CVE-2021-24282?

CVE-2021-24282 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24282?

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