CVE-2021-24820

Name: CVE-2021-24820
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-28T09:15:07.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24820 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Cost Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.6 allows authenticated users (Contributor+ in versions < 1.5, and Admin+ in versions <= 1.6) to perform path traversal and local PHP file inclusion on Windows Web Servers via the Cost Calculator post's Layout. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cost Calculator WordPress plugin through 1.6 allows authenticated users (Contributor+ in versions < 1.5, and Admin+ in versions <= 1.6) to perform path traversal and local PHP file inclusion on Windows Web Servers via the Cost Calculator post's Layout

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bold-Themes	Cost Calculator	<= 1.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/47652b24-a6f0-4bbc-834e-496b88523fe7Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/47652b24-a6f0-4bbc-834e-496b88523fe7Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24820?

How severe is CVE-2021-24820?

CVE-2021-24820 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24820?

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-2021-24820?

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Source: NVD / NIST