How severe is CVE-2021-24689?

CVE-2021-24689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24689?

CVE-2021-24689 affects Wpeverest Contact Form. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24689?

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

When was CVE-2021-24689 published?

CVE-2021-24689 was published on 2022-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24689

CVE-2021-24689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpeverest Contact Form with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Wpeverest Contact Form
Published: 2022-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Contact Forms - Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 allows high privilege users to download arbitrary files from the web server via a path traversal attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24689?: The Contact Forms - Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 allows high privilege users to download arbitrary files from the web server via a path traversal attack
How severe is CVE-2021-24689?: CVE-2021-24689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24689?: CVE-2021-24689 affects Wpeverest Contact Form. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24689 published?: CVE-2021-24689 was published on 2022-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/31824250-e0d4-4285-97fa-9880b363e075

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpeverest:contact_form:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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