How severe is CVE-2021-24278?

CVE-2021-24278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24278?

CVE-2021-24278 affects Querysol Redirection For Contact Form 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24278?

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-2021-24278 published?

CVE-2021-24278 was published on 2021-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24278

CVE-2021-24278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Querysol Redirection For Contact Form 7 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Querysol Redirection For Contact Form 7
Published: 2021-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, unauthenticated users can use the wpcf7r_get_nonce AJAX action to retrieve a valid nonce for any WordPress action/function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24278?: In the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, unauthenticated users can use the wpcf7r_get_nonce AJAX action to retrieve a valid nonce for any WordPress action/function.
How severe is CVE-2021-24278?: CVE-2021-24278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24278?: CVE-2021-24278 affects Querysol Redirection For Contact Form 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24278?: 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-2021-24278 published?: CVE-2021-24278 was published on 2021-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:querysol:redirection_for_contact_form_7:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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