How severe is CVE-2021-24819?

CVE-2021-24819 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24819?

CVE-2021-24819 affects Page/post Content Shortcode Project Page/post Content Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24819?

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

When was CVE-2021-24819 published?

CVE-2021-24819 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24819

CVE-2021-24819 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Page/post Content Shortcode Project Page/post Content Shortcode 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Page/post Content Shortcode Project Page/post Content Shortcode
Published: 2021-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Page/Post Content Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have proper authorisation in place, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to access draft/private/password protected/trashed posts/pages they should not be allowed to, including posts created by other users such as admins and editors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24819?: The Page/Post Content Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have proper authorisation in place, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to access draft/private/password protected/trashed posts/pages they should not be allowed to, including posts created by other users such as admins and editors.
How severe is CVE-2021-24819?: CVE-2021-24819 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24819?: CVE-2021-24819 affects Page/post Content Shortcode Project Page/post Content Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24819 published?: CVE-2021-24819 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c97b218c-b430-4301-884f-f64d0dd08f07

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:page\/post_content_shortcode_project:page\/post_content_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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