CVE-2021-24500

Name: CVE-2021-24500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-09T10:15:07.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24500 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Several AJAX actions available in the Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 lacked CSRF protections, as well as allowing insecure direct object references that were not validated. This allows an attacker to trick a logged in user to submit a POST request to the vulnerable site, potentially modifying or deleting arbitrary objects on the target site.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Several AJAX actions available in the Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 lacked CSRF protections, as well as allowing insecure direct object references that were not validated. This allows an attacker to trick a logged in user to submit a POST request to the vulnerable site, potentially modifying or deleting arbitrary objects on the target site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amentotech	Workreap	< 2.2.2

References

https://jetpack.com/2021/07/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-workreap-theme/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0c4b5ecc-54d0-45ec-9f92-b2ca3cadbe56Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://jetpack.com/2021/07/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-workreap-theme/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0c4b5ecc-54d0-45ec-9f92-b2ca3cadbe56Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24500?

How severe is CVE-2021-24500?

CVE-2021-24500 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24500?

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