CVE-2024-21743

Name: CVE-2024-21743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-17T14:15:16.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21743 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege Escalation vulnerability in favethemes Houzez Login Register houzez-login-register.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a through 3.2.5.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in favethemes Houzez Login Register houzez-login-register.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a through 3.2.5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/houzez-login-register/wordpress-houzez-login-register-plugin-3-2-5-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21743?

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in favethemes Houzez Login Register houzez-login-register.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a through 3.2.5.

How severe is CVE-2024-21743?

CVE-2024-21743 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21743?

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-2024-21743?

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Source: NVD / NIST