How severe is CVE-2021-24824?

CVE-2021-24824 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-2021-24824 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-2021-24824?

CVE-2021-24824 affects Custom Content Shortcode Project Custom Content Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24824?

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

When was CVE-2021-24824 published?

CVE-2021-24824 was published on 2022-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24824

CVE-2021-24824 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Custom Content Shortcode Project Custom 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: Custom Content Shortcode Project Custom Content Shortcode
Published: 2022-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The [field] shortcode included with the Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin before 4.0.1, allows authenticated users with a role as low as contributor, to access arbitrary post metadata. This could lead to sensitive data disclosure, for example when used in combination with WooCommerce, the email address of orders can be retrieved

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24824?: The [field] shortcode included with the Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin before 4.0.1, allows authenticated users with a role as low as contributor, to access arbitrary post metadata. This could lead to sensitive data disclosure, for example when used in combination with WooCommerce, the email address of orders can be retrieved
How severe is CVE-2021-24824?: CVE-2021-24824 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-2021-24824 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-2021-24824?: CVE-2021-24824 affects Custom Content Shortcode Project Custom Content Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24824?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24824 published?: CVE-2021-24824 was published on 2022-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7b4d4675-6089-4435-9b56-31496adc4767

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:custom_content_shortcode_project:custom_content_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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