How severe is CVE-2021-24231?

CVE-2021-24231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-24231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24231?

CVE-2021-24231 affects Patreon Patreon Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24231?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-24231 published?

CVE-2021-24231 was published on 2021-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24231

CVE-2021-24231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Patreon Patreon Wordpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Patreon Patreon Wordpress
Published: 2021-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Jetpack Scan team identified a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0, allowing attackers to make a logged administrator disconnect the site from Patreon by visiting a specially crafted link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24231?: The Jetpack Scan team identified a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0, allowing attackers to make a logged administrator disconnect the site from Patreon by visiting a specially crafted link.
How severe is CVE-2021-24231?: CVE-2021-24231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-24231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24231?: CVE-2021-24231 affects Patreon Patreon Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24231 published?: CVE-2021-24231 was published on 2021-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:patreon:patreon_wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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