CVE-2021-24501

Name: CVE-2021-24501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-09T10:15:07.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24501 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 had several AJAX actions missing authorization checks to verify that a user was authorized to perform critical operations such as modifying or deleting objects. This allowed a logged in user to modify or delete objects belonging to other users on the site.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 had several AJAX actions missing authorization checks to verify that a user was authorized to perform critical operations such as modifying or deleting objects. This allowed a logged in user to modify or delete objects belonging to other users on the site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.6th 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/66e4aaf4-5ef7-4da8-a45c-e24f449c363eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://jetpack.com/2021/07/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-workreap-theme/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/66e4aaf4-5ef7-4da8-a45c-e24f449c363eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24501?

How severe is CVE-2021-24501?

CVE-2021-24501 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24501?

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-2021-24501?

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Source: NVD / NIST