How severe is CVE-2021-24779?

CVE-2021-24779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24779?

CVE-2021-24779 affects Wp Debugging Project Wp Debugging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24779?

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

When was CVE-2021-24779 published?

CVE-2021-24779 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24779

CVE-2021-24779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp Debugging Project Wp Debugging with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Wp Debugging Project Wp Debugging
Published: 2021-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24779?: The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.
How severe is CVE-2021-24779?: CVE-2021-24779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24779?: CVE-2021-24779 affects Wp Debugging Project Wp Debugging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24779?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24779 published?: CVE-2021-24779 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8d0e65ee-fdd1-4fd6-9a27-01664c703d90

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp_debugging_project:wp_debugging:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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