How severe is CVE-2021-24405?

CVE-2021-24405 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24405 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24405?

CVE-2021-24405 affects Izsoft Easy Cookies Policy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24405?

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

When was CVE-2021-24405 published?

CVE-2021-24405 was published on 2021-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24405

CVE-2021-24405 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Izsoft Easy Cookies Policy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Izsoft Easy Cookies Policy
Published: 2021-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Easy Cookies Policy WordPress plugin through 1.6.2 is lacking any capability and CSRF check when saving its settings, allowing any authenticated users (such as subscriber) to change them. If users can't register, this can be done through CSRF. Furthermore, the cookie banner setting is not sanitised or validated before being output in all pages of the frontend and the backend settings one, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24405?: The Easy Cookies Policy WordPress plugin through 1.6.2 is lacking any capability and CSRF check when saving its settings, allowing any authenticated users (such as subscriber) to change them. If users can't register, this can be done through CSRF. Furthermore, the cookie banner setting is not sanitised or validated before being output in all pages of the frontend and the backend settings one, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.
How severe is CVE-2021-24405?: CVE-2021-24405 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24405 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24405?: CVE-2021-24405 affects Izsoft Easy Cookies Policy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24405?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24405 published?: CVE-2021-24405 was published on 2021-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:izsoft:easy_cookies_policy:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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