CVE-2021-24655
CVE-2021-24655 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpusermanager Wp User Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-639
- Affected product: Wpusermanager Wp User Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP User Manager WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not ensure that the user ID to reset the password of is related to the reset key given. As a result, any authenticated user can reset the password (to an arbitrary value) of any user knowing only their ID, and gain access to their account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24655?
- The WP User Manager WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not ensure that the user ID to reset the password of is related to the reset key given. As a result, any authenticated user can reset the password (to an arbitrary value) of any user knowing only their ID, and gain access to their account.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24655?
- CVE-2021-24655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-24655 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24655?
- CVE-2021-24655 affects Wpusermanager Wp User Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24655?
- 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-2021-24655 published?
- CVE-2021-24655 was published on 2022-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpusermanager:wp_user_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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