CVE-2021-24892

Name: CVE-2021-24892
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-23T20:15:10.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24892 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authenticated remote attacker to change arbitrary user's email address and request for reset password, which could lead to take over of WordPress's administrator account. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must register to obtain a valid WordPress's user and use such user to authenticate with WordPress in order to exploit the vulnerable edit function.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authenticated remote attacker to change arbitrary user's email address and request for reset password, which could lead to take over of WordPress's administrator account. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must register to obtain a valid WordPress's user and use such user to authenticate with WordPress in order to exploit the vulnerable edit function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advanced Forms Project	Advanced Forms	< 1.6.9

References

https://github.com/advancedforms/advanced-forms/commit/2ce3ab6985c3a909eefb01c562995bc6a994d3a2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/364b0843-a990-4204-848a-60c928cc5bc0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/advancedforms/advanced-forms/commit/2ce3ab6985c3a909eefb01c562995bc6a994d3a2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/364b0843-a990-4204-848a-60c928cc5bc0Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24892?

How severe is CVE-2021-24892?

CVE-2021-24892 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24892?

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