CVE-2021-24894

Name: CVE-2021-24894
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-23T20:15:10.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24894 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Reviews Plus WordPress plugin before 1.2.14 does not validate the submitted rating, allowing submission of long integer, causing a Denial of Service in the review section when an authenticated user submit such rating and the reviews are set to be displayed on the post/page. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Reviews Plus WordPress plugin before 1.2.14 does not validate the submitted rating, allowing submission of long integer, causing a Denial of Service in the review section when an authenticated user submit such rating and the reviews are set to be displayed on the post/page

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Implecode	Reviews Plus	< 1.2.14

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2618234Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79bb5acb-ea56-41a9-83a1-28a181ae41e2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2618234Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79bb5acb-ea56-41a9-83a1-28a181ae41e2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24894?

How severe is CVE-2021-24894?

CVE-2021-24894 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24894?

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-2021-24894?

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Source: NVD / NIST