CVE-2021-24851

Name: CVE-2021-24851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-17T11:15:08.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24851 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Insert Pages WordPress plugin before 3.7.0 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to access content and metadata from arbitrary posts/pages regardless of their author and status (ie private), using a shortcode. Password protected posts/pages are not affected by such issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Insert Pages WordPress plugin before 3.7.0 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to access content and metadata from arbitrary posts/pages regardless of their author and status (ie private), using a shortcode. Password protected posts/pages are not affected by such issue.

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

0.91%

55.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Insert Pages Project	Insert Pages	< 3.7.0

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2614442/insert-pagesPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/919e67a1-3a50-4940-bb4f-5c5cc2017a83Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2614442/insert-pagesPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/919e67a1-3a50-4940-bb4f-5c5cc2017a83Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24851?

How severe is CVE-2021-24851?

CVE-2021-24851 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24851?

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-2021-24851?

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Source: NVD / NIST