CVE-2021-24968

Name: CVE-2021-24968
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-24T08:15:08.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24968 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ultimate FAQ WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq and ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq_page AJAX actions, available to any authenticated users. As a result, any users, with a role as low as Subscriber could create FAQ and FAQ questions. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ultimate FAQ WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq and ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq_page AJAX actions, available to any authenticated users. As a result, any users, with a role as low as Subscriber could create FAQ and FAQ questions

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Etoilewebdesign	Ultimate Faq	< 2.1.2

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2648562Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f0a9e6cc-46cc-4ac2-927a-c006b8e8aa68Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2648562Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f0a9e6cc-46cc-4ac2-927a-c006b8e8aa68Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24968?

How severe is CVE-2021-24968?

CVE-2021-24968 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24968?

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-2021-24968?

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Source: NVD / NIST