How severe is CVE-2021-24696?

CVE-2021-24696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-24696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24696?

CVE-2021-24696 affects Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24696?

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-2021-24696 published?

CVE-2021-24696 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24696

CVE-2021-24696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor
Published: 2022-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.9 does not enforce nonce checks, which could allow attackers to perform CSRF attacks to 1) make admins export logs to exploit a separate log disclosure vulnerability (fixed in 3.9.6), 2) delete logs (fixed in 3.9.9), 3) remove thumbnail image from downloads

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24696?: The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.9 does not enforce nonce checks, which could allow attackers to perform CSRF attacks to 1) make admins export logs to exploit a separate log disclosure vulnerability (fixed in 3.9.6), 2) delete logs (fixed in 3.9.9), 3) remove thumbnail image from downloads
How severe is CVE-2021-24696?: CVE-2021-24696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-24696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24696?: CVE-2021-24696 affects Tipsandtricks-hq Simple Download Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24696?: 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-2021-24696 published?: CVE-2021-24696 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e94772af-39ac-4743-a556-52351ebda9fe

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tipsandtricks-hq:simple_download_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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