How severe is CVE-2021-20781?

CVE-2021-20781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-20781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20781?

CVE-2021-20781 affects Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20781?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-20781 published?

CVE-2021-20781 was published on 2021-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20781

CVE-2021-20781 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter
Published: 2021-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress Meta Data Filter & Taxonomies Filter versions prior to v.1.2.8 and versions prior to v.2.2.8 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20781?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress Meta Data Filter & Taxonomies Filter versions prior to v.1.2.8 and versions prior to v.2.2.8 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2021-20781?: CVE-2021-20781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-20781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20781?: CVE-2021-20781 affects Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20781?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-20781 published?: CVE-2021-20781 was published on 2021-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pluginus:wordpress_meta_data_and_taxonomies_filter:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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