CVE-2021-24289

Name: CVE-2021-24289
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-17T17:15:08.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24289 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
De-Baat	Store Locator Plus	<= 5.5.14

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/078e93cd-7cf2-4e23-8171-58d44e354d62Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/severe-unpatched-vulnerabilities-leads-to-closure-of-store-locator-plus-plugin/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/078e93cd-7cf2-4e23-8171-58d44e354d62Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/severe-unpatched-vulnerabilities-leads-to-closure-of-store-locator-plus-plugin/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24289?

How severe is CVE-2021-24289?

CVE-2021-24289 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24289?

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-2021-24289?

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Source: NVD / NIST