CVE-2021-24282
CVE-2021-24282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Querysol Redirection For Contact Form 7 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Querysol Redirection For Contact Form 7
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- Last modified:
Description
In the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, could use the various AJAX actions in the plugin to do a variety of things. For example, an attacker could use wpcf7r_reset_settings to reset the plugin’s settings, wpcf7r_add_action to add actions to a form, and more.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24282?
- In the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, could use the various AJAX actions in the plugin to do a variety of things. For example, an attacker could use wpcf7r_reset_settings to reset the plugin’s settings, wpcf7r_add_action to add actions to a form, and more.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24282?
- CVE-2021-24282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2021-24282 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24282?
- CVE-2021-24282 affects Querysol Redirection For Contact Form 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24282?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24282 published?
- CVE-2021-24282 was published on 2021-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/def87e69-bade-431b-b101-d463a26406e9
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-redirection-for-contact-form-7-plugin/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:querysol:redirection_for_contact_form_7:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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