How severe is CVE-2021-24739?

CVE-2021-24739 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2021-24739 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24739?

CVE-2021-24739 affects Shapedplugin Logo Carousel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24739?

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-2021-24739 published?

CVE-2021-24739 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24739

CVE-2021-24739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Shapedplugin Logo Carousel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Shapedplugin Logo Carousel
Published: 2021-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Logo Carousel WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to duplicate and view arbitrary private posts made by other users via the Carousel Duplication feature

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24739?: The Logo Carousel WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to duplicate and view arbitrary private posts made by other users via the Carousel Duplication feature
How severe is CVE-2021-24739?: CVE-2021-24739 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2021-24739 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24739?: CVE-2021-24739 affects Shapedplugin Logo Carousel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24739?: 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-2021-24739 published?: CVE-2021-24739 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2afadc76-93ad-47e1-a224-e442ac41cbce

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shapedplugin:logo_carousel:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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