How severe is CVE-2021-24191?

CVE-2021-24191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-24191 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24191?

CVE-2021-24191 affects Wpshopmart Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24191?

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-2021-24191 published?

CVE-2021-24191 was published on 2021-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24191

CVE-2021-24191 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpshopmart Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Wpshopmart Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode
Published: 2021-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the WP Maintenance Mode & Site Under Construction WordPress plugin before 1.8.2, to install any plugin (including a specific version) from the WordPress repository, as well as activate arbitrary plugin from then blog, which helps attackers install vulnerable plugins and could lead to more critical vulnerabilities like RCE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24191?: Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the WP Maintenance Mode & Site Under Construction WordPress plugin before 1.8.2, to install any plugin (including a specific version) from the WordPress repository, as well as activate arbitrary plugin from then blog, which helps attackers install vulnerable plugins and could lead to more critical vulnerabilities like RCE.
How severe is CVE-2021-24191?: CVE-2021-24191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-24191 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24191?: CVE-2021-24191 affects Wpshopmart Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24191?: 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-2021-24191 published?: CVE-2021-24191 was published on 2021-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/74889e29-5349-43d1-baf5-1622493be90c

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpshopmart:coming_soon_page_\&_maintenance_mode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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