CVE-2021-24779

Name: CVE-2021-24779
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-25T14:15:10.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24779 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.

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

0.56%

42.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Debugging Project	Wp Debugging	< 2.11.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8d0e65ee-fdd1-4fd6-9a27-01664c703d90Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8d0e65ee-fdd1-4fd6-9a27-01664c703d90Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24779?

How severe is CVE-2021-24779?

CVE-2021-24779 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24779?

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