CVE-2021-24453

Name: CVE-2021-24453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-19T11:15:08.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24453 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Include Me WordPress plugin through 1.2.1 is vulnerable to path traversal / local file inclusion, which can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) of the system due to log poisoning and therefore potentially a full compromise of the underlying structure. EPSS estimates a 4.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Include Me WordPress plugin through 1.2.1 is vulnerable to path traversal / local file inclusion, which can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) of the system due to log poisoning and therefore potentially a full compromise of the underlying structure

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

4.96%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Include Me Project	Include Me	<= 1.2.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/78575072-4e04-4a8a-baec-f313cfffe829Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/78575072-4e04-4a8a-baec-f313cfffe829Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24453?

How severe is CVE-2021-24453?

CVE-2021-24453 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24453?

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-2021-24453?

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Source: NVD / NIST