CVE-2021-24819

Name: CVE-2021-24819
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-13T11:15:08.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24819 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Page/Post Content Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have proper authorisation in place, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to access draft/private/password protected/trashed posts/pages they should not be allowed to, including posts created by other users such as admins and editors.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Page/Post Content Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have proper authorisation in place, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to access draft/private/password protected/trashed posts/pages they should not be allowed to, including posts created by other users such as admins and editors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Page\/Post Content Shortcode Project	Page\/Post Content Shortcode	<= 1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c97b218c-b430-4301-884f-f64d0dd08f07Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c97b218c-b430-4301-884f-f64d0dd08f07Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24819?

How severe is CVE-2021-24819?

CVE-2021-24819 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24819?

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