CVE-2021-24703
CVE-2021-24703 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Download Plugin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Metagauss Download Plugin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate plugins that are already installed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24703?
- The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate plugins that are already installed.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24703?
- CVE-2021-24703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-24703 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24703?
- CVE-2021-24703 affects Metagauss Download Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24703?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24703 published?
- CVE-2021-24703 was published on 2021-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:metagauss:download_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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