How severe is CVE-2021-24752?

CVE-2021-24752 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-2021-24752 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24752?

CVE-2021-24752 primarily affects Catchplugins Catch Scroll Progress Bar. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24752?

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

When was CVE-2021-24752 published?

CVE-2021-24752 was published on 2021-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24752

CVE-2021-24752 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Catchplugins Catch Scroll Progress Bar 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Catchplugins Catch Scroll Progress Bar
Published: 2021-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple Plugins from the CatchThemes vendor do not perform capability and CSRF checks in the ctp_switch AJAX action, which could allow any authenticated users, such as Subscriber to change the Essential Widgets WordPress plugin before 1.9, To Top WordPress plugin before 2.3, Header Enhancement WordPress plugin before 1.5, Generate Child Theme WordPress plugin before 1.6, Essential Content Types WordPress plugin before 1.9, Catch Web Tools WordPress plugin before 2.7, Catch Under Construction WordPress plugin before 1.4, Catch Themes Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.6, Catch Sticky Menu WordPress plugin before 1.7, Catch Scroll Progress Bar WordPress plugin before 1.6, Social Gallery and Widget WordPress plugin before 2.3, Catch Infinite Scroll WordPress plugin before 1.9, Catch Import Export WordPress plugin before 1.9, Catch Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.7, Catch Duplicate Switcher WordPress plugin before 1.6, Catch Breadcrumb WordPress plugin before 1.7, Catch IDs WordPress plugin before 2.4's configurations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24752?: Multiple Plugins from the CatchThemes vendor do not perform capability and CSRF checks in the ctp_switch AJAX action, which could allow any authenticated users, such as Subscriber to change the Essential Widgets WordPress plugin before 1.9, To Top WordPress plugin before 2.3, Header Enhancement WordPress plugin before 1.5, Generate Child Theme WordPress plugin before 1.6, Essential Content Types WordPress plugin before 1.9, Catch Web Tools WordPress plugin before 2.7, Catch Under Construction WordPress plugin before 1.4, Catch Themes Demo Import WordPress plugin before 1.6, Catch Sticky Menu WordPress plugin before 1.7, Catch Scroll Progress Bar WordPress plugin before 1.6, Social Gallery and Widget WordPress plugin before 2.3, Catch Infinite Scroll WordPress plugin before 1.9, Catch Import Export WordPress plugin before 1.9, Catch Gallery WordPress plugin before 1.7, Catch Duplicate Switcher WordPress plugin before 1.6, Catch Breadcrumb WordPress plugin before 1.7, Catch IDs WordPress plugin before 2.4's configurations.
How severe is CVE-2021-24752?: CVE-2021-24752 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-2021-24752 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24752?: CVE-2021-24752 primarily affects Catchplugins Catch Scroll Progress Bar. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24752?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24752 published?: CVE-2021-24752 was published on 2021-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/181a729e-fffe-457c-9e8d-a4343fd2e630

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:catch_scroll_progress_bar:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:catch_sticky_menu:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:catch_themes_demo_import:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:catch_under_construction:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:catch_web_tools:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:essential_content_types:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:essential_widgets:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:generate_child_theme:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:header_enhancement:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:catchplugins:to_top:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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