CVE-2021-24761

Name: CVE-2021-24761
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-01T13:15:08.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24761 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin before 1.1.2 does not perform nonce check when deleting a log file and does not have path traversal prevention, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary text files on the web server.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin before 1.1.2 does not perform nonce check when deleting a log file and does not have path traversal prevention, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary text files on the web server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestwebsoft	Error Log Viewer	< 1.1.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c14e1ba6-fc00-4150-b541-0d6740fee4d2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c14e1ba6-fc00-4150-b541-0d6740fee4d2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24761?

How severe is CVE-2021-24761?

CVE-2021-24761 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24761?

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-2021-24761?

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Source: NVD / NIST