How severe is CVE-2021-24179?

CVE-2021-24179 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-2021-24179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24179?

CVE-2021-24179 affects Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24179?

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-2021-24179 published?

CVE-2021-24179 was published on 2021-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24179

CVE-2021-24179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories 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% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories
Published: 2021-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11 suffered from a Cross-Site Request Forgery issue, allowing an attacker to make a logged in administrator import files. As the plugin also did not validate uploaded files, it could lead to RCE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24179?: The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11 suffered from a Cross-Site Request Forgery issue, allowing an attacker to make a logged in administrator import files. As the plugin also did not validate uploaded files, it could lead to RCE.
How severe is CVE-2021-24179?: CVE-2021-24179 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-2021-24179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24179?: CVE-2021-24179 affects Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24179?: 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-2021-24179 published?: CVE-2021-24179 was published on 2021-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0a5cdde-732a-432a-86c2-776df5d130a7

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:strategy11:business_directory_plugin_-_easy_listing_directories:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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