CVE-2021-24374

Name: CVE-2021-24374
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-21T20:15:08.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24374 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Jetpack Carousel module of the JetPack WordPress plugin before 9.8 allows users to create a "carousel" type image gallery and allows users to comment on the images. A security vulnerability was found within the Jetpack Carousel module by nguyenhg_vcs that allowed the comments of non-published page/posts to be leaked.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Jetpack Carousel module of the JetPack WordPress plugin before 9.8 allows users to create a "carousel" type image gallery and allows users to comment on the images. A security vulnerability was found within the Jetpack Carousel module by nguyenhg_vcs that allowed the comments of non-published page/posts to be leaked.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automattic	Jetpack	< 9.8

References

https://jetpack.com/2021/06/01/jetpack-9-8-engage-your-audience-with-wordpress-stories/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/08a8a51c-49d3-4bce-b7e0-e365af1d8f33Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://jetpack.com/2021/06/01/jetpack-9-8-engage-your-audience-with-wordpress-stories/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/08a8a51c-49d3-4bce-b7e0-e365af1d8f33Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24374?

How severe is CVE-2021-24374?

CVE-2021-24374 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24374?

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