CVE-2021-24626
CVE-2021-24626 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chameleon Css Project Chameleon Css 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Chameleon Css Project Chameleon Css
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Chameleon CSS WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not have any CSRF and capability checks in all its AJAX calls, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to call them and perform unauthorised actions. One of AJAX call, remove_css, also does not sanitise or escape the css_id POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24626?
- The Chameleon CSS WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not have any CSRF and capability checks in all its AJAX calls, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to call them and perform unauthorised actions. One of AJAX call, remove_css, also does not sanitise or escape the css_id POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection
- How severe is CVE-2021-24626?
- CVE-2021-24626 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-2021-24626 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24626?
- CVE-2021-24626 affects Chameleon Css Project Chameleon Css. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24626?
- 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-2021-24626 published?
- CVE-2021-24626 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-chameleon-css/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/06cb6c14-99b8-45b6-be2e-f4dcca8a4165
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chameleon_css_project:chameleon_css:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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