CVE-2021-25095

Name: CVE-2021-25095
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-07T16:15:44.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25095 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The IP2Location Country Blocker WordPress plugin before 2.26.5 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the ip2location_country_blocker_save_rules AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it and block arbitrary country, or block all of them at once, preventing users from accessing the frontend.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IP2Location Country Blocker WordPress plugin before 2.26.5 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the ip2location_country_blocker_save_rules AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it and block arbitrary country, or block all of them at once, preventing users from accessing the frontend.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ip2location	Country Blocker	< 2.26.5

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2652469Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cbfa7211-ac1f-4cf2-bd79-ebce2fc4baa1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2652469Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cbfa7211-ac1f-4cf2-bd79-ebce2fc4baa1Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25095?

How severe is CVE-2021-25095?

CVE-2021-25095 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25095?

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