CVE-2021-24466

Name: CVE-2021-24466
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-16T11:15:08.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24466 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Verse-O-Matic WordPress plugin through 4.1.1 does not have any CSRF checks in place, allowing attackers to make logged in administrators do unwanted actions, such as add/edit/delete arbitrary verses and change the settings. Due to the lack of sanitisation in the settings and verses, this could also lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Verse-O-Matic WordPress plugin through 4.1.1 does not have any CSRF checks in place, allowing attackers to make logged in administrators do unwanted actions, such as add/edit/delete arbitrary verses and change the settings. Due to the lack of sanitisation in the settings and verses, this could also lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Verse-O-Matic Project	Verse-O-Matic	<= 4.1.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37c7bdbb-f27f-47d3-9886-69d2e83d7581Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/37c7bdbb-f27f-47d3-9886-69d2e83d7581Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24466?

How severe is CVE-2021-24466?

CVE-2021-24466 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24466?

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-2021-24466?

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Source: NVD / NIST