CVE-2021-24906

Name: CVE-2021-24906
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-24T08:15:08.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24906 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Protect WP Admin WordPress plugin before 3.6.2 does not check for authorisation in the lib/pwa-deactivate.php file, which could allow unauthenticated users to disable the plugin (and therefore the protection offered) via a crafted request. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Protect WP Admin WordPress plugin before 3.6.2 does not check for authorisation in the lib/pwa-deactivate.php file, which could allow unauthenticated users to disable the plugin (and therefore the protection offered) via a crafted request

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Experts	Protect Wp Admin	< 3.6.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4204682b-f657-42e1-941c-bee7a245e9fdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4204682b-f657-42e1-941c-bee7a245e9fdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24906?

How severe is CVE-2021-24906?

CVE-2021-24906 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24906?

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