CVE-2021-24802

CVE-2021-24802 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gesundheit-bewegt Colorful Categories 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

Description

The Colorful Categories WordPress plugin before 2.0.15 does not enforce nonce checks which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin or editor change taxonomy colors via a CSRF attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24802?
The Colorful Categories WordPress plugin before 2.0.15 does not enforce nonce checks which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin or editor change taxonomy colors via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2021-24802?
CVE-2021-24802 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-2021-24802 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24802?
CVE-2021-24802 affects Gesundheit-bewegt Colorful Categories. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24802?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24802 published?
CVE-2021-24802 was published on 2021-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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