How severe is CVE-2021-24717?

CVE-2021-24717 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-2021-24717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24717?

CVE-2021-24717 affects Automatorwp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24717?

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-2021-24717 published?

CVE-2021-24717 was published on 2021-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24717

CVE-2021-24717 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automatorwp 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Automatorwp
Published: 2021-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The AutomatorWP WordPress plugin before 1.7.6 does not perform capability checks which allows users with Subscriber roles to enumerate automations, disclose title of private posts or user emails, call functions, or perform privilege escalation via Ajax actions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24717?: The AutomatorWP WordPress plugin before 1.7.6 does not perform capability checks which allows users with Subscriber roles to enumerate automations, disclose title of private posts or user emails, call functions, or perform privilege escalation via Ajax actions.
How severe is CVE-2021-24717?: CVE-2021-24717 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-2021-24717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24717?: CVE-2021-24717 affects Automatorwp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24717?: 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-2021-24717 published?: CVE-2021-24717 was published on 2021-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5916ea42-eb33-463d-8528-2a142805c91f

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automatorwp:automatorwp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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