CVE-2021-24816

Name: CVE-2021-24816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-08T18:15:10.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24816 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Phoenix Media Rename WordPress plugin before 3.4.4 does not have capability checks in its phoenix_media_rename AJAX action, which could allow users with Author roles to rename any uploaded media files, including ones they do not own.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Phoenix Media Rename WordPress plugin before 3.4.4 does not have capability checks in its phoenix_media_rename AJAX action, which could allow users with Author roles to rename any uploaded media files, including ones they do not own.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phoenix Media Rename Project	Phoenix Media Rename	< 3.4.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5f63d677-20f3-4fe0-bb90-048b6898e6cdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5f63d677-20f3-4fe0-bb90-048b6898e6cdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24816?

How severe is CVE-2021-24816?

CVE-2021-24816 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24816?

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-2021-24816?

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Source: NVD / NIST