How severe is CVE-2021-24800?

CVE-2021-24800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24800 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24800?

CVE-2021-24800 affects Designwall Dw Question & Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24800?

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

When was CVE-2021-24800 published?

CVE-2021-24800 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24800

CVE-2021-24800 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Designwall Dw Question & Answer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Designwall Dw Question & Answer
Published: 2022-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The DW Question & Answer Pro WordPress plugin through 1.3.4 does not check that the comment to edit belongs to the user making the request, allowing any user to edit other comments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24800?: The DW Question & Answer Pro WordPress plugin through 1.3.4 does not check that the comment to edit belongs to the user making the request, allowing any user to edit other comments.
How severe is CVE-2021-24800?: CVE-2021-24800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24800 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24800?: CVE-2021-24800 affects Designwall Dw Question & Answer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24800?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24800 published?: CVE-2021-24800 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cd37ca81-d683-4955-bc97-60204cb9c346

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:designwall:dw_question_\&_answer:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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