How severe is CVE-2021-24566?

CVE-2021-24566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-24566 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24566?

CVE-2021-24566 affects Pluginus Fox - Currency Switcher Professional For Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24566?

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.

Does CVE-2021-24566 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-24566 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-11478.

When was CVE-2021-24566 published?

CVE-2021-24566 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24566

CVE-2021-24566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pluginus Fox - Currency Switcher Professional For Woocommerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-11478
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Pluginus Fox - Currency Switcher Professional For Woocommerce
Published: 2024-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WooCommerce Currency Switcher FOX WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 was vulnerable to LFI attacks via the "woocs" shortcode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24566?: The WooCommerce Currency Switcher FOX WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 was vulnerable to LFI attacks via the "woocs" shortcode.
How severe is CVE-2021-24566?: CVE-2021-24566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-24566 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24566?: CVE-2021-24566 affects Pluginus Fox - Currency Switcher Professional For Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24566?: 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.
Does CVE-2021-24566 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-24566 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-11478.
When was CVE-2021-24566 published?: CVE-2021-24566 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pluginus:fox_-_currency_switcher_professional_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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