How severe is CVE-2021-24473?

CVE-2021-24473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-24473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24473?

CVE-2021-24473 affects Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24473?

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

When was CVE-2021-24473 published?

CVE-2021-24473 was published on 2021-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24473

CVE-2021-24473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture
Published: 2021-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.6.0 was affected by an IDOR issue, allowing users with the upload_image capability (by default author and above) to change and delete the profile pictures of other users (including those with higher roles).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24473?: The User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.6.0 was affected by an IDOR issue, allowing users with the upload_image capability (by default author and above) to change and delete the profile pictures of other users (including those with higher roles).
How severe is CVE-2021-24473?: CVE-2021-24473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-24473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24473?: CVE-2021-24473 affects Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24473 published?: CVE-2021-24473 was published on 2021-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79982ea9-4733-4b1e-a43e-17629c1136de

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cozmoslabs:user_profile_picture:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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