CVE-2021-24405

Name: CVE-2021-24405
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-06T11:15:09.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 10.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24405 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Easy Cookies Policy WordPress plugin through 1.6.2 is lacking any capability and CSRF check when saving its settings, allowing any authenticated users (such as subscriber) to change them. If users can't register, this can be done through CSRF. EPSS estimates a 10.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Easy Cookies Policy WordPress plugin through 1.6.2 is lacking any capability and CSRF check when saving its settings, allowing any authenticated users (such as subscriber) to change them. If users can't register, this can be done through CSRF. Furthermore, the cookie banner setting is not sanitised or validated before being output in all pages of the frontend and the backend settings one, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

10.99%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Izsoft	Easy Cookies Policy	<= 1.6.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166543/WordPress-Easy-Cookie-Policy-1.6.2-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9157d6d2-4bda-4fcd-8192-363a63a51ff5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166543/WordPress-Easy-Cookie-Policy-1.6.2-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9157d6d2-4bda-4fcd-8192-363a63a51ff5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24405?

How severe is CVE-2021-24405?

CVE-2021-24405 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24405?

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-2021-24405?

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Source: NVD / NIST