How severe is CVE-2021-24174?

CVE-2021-24174 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2021-24174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24174?

CVE-2021-24174 affects Database-backups Project Database-backups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24174?

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-2021-24174 published?

CVE-2021-24174 was published on 2021-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24174

CVE-2021-24174 is a high-severity vulnerability in Database-backups Project Database-backups with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Database-backups Project Database-backups
Published: 2021-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Database Backups WordPress plugin through 1.2.2.6 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as generate backups of the database, change the plugin's settings and delete backups.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24174?: The Database Backups WordPress plugin through 1.2.2.6 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as generate backups of the database, change the plugin's settings and delete backups.
How severe is CVE-2021-24174?: CVE-2021-24174 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2021-24174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24174?: CVE-2021-24174 affects Database-backups Project Database-backups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24174?: 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-2021-24174 published?: CVE-2021-24174 was published on 2021-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:database-backups_project:database-backups:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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