CVE-2021-24655

Name: CVE-2021-24655
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-17T11:15:08.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24655 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP User Manager WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not ensure that the user ID to reset the password of is related to the reset key given. As a result, any authenticated user can reset the password (to an arbitrary value) of any user knowing only their ID, and gain access to their account.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP User Manager WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not ensure that the user ID to reset the password of is related to the reset key given. As a result, any authenticated user can reset the password (to an arbitrary value) of any user knowing only their ID, and gain access to their account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpusermanager	Wp User Manager	< 2.6.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cce03550-7f65-4172-819e-025755fb541fExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cce03550-7f65-4172-819e-025755fb541fExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24655?

How severe is CVE-2021-24655?

CVE-2021-24655 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24655?

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