CVE-2024-13421

Name: CVE-2024-13421
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-12T05:15:11.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-13421 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Real Estate 7 WordPress theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting the roles allowed to be selected during registration. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Real Estate 7 WordPress theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting the roles allowed to be selected during registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register a new administrative user account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Contempothemes	Real Estate 7	< 3.5.2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13421?

How severe is CVE-2024-13421?

CVE-2024-13421 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13421?

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-2024-13421?

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Source: NVD / NIST