How severe is CVE-2021-24868?

CVE-2021-24868 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-2021-24868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24868?

CVE-2021-24868 affects Bplugins Document Embedder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24868?

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

When was CVE-2021-24868 published?

CVE-2021-24868 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24868

CVE-2021-24868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bplugins Document Embedder 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Bplugins Document Embedder
Published: 2022-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Document Embedder WordPress plugin before 1.7.9 contains a AJAX action endpoint, which could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber to enumerate the title of arbitrary private and draft posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24868?: The Document Embedder WordPress plugin before 1.7.9 contains a AJAX action endpoint, which could allow any authenticated user, such as subscriber to enumerate the title of arbitrary private and draft posts.
How severe is CVE-2021-24868?: CVE-2021-24868 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-2021-24868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24868?: CVE-2021-24868 affects Bplugins Document Embedder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24868 published?: CVE-2021-24868 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/45a43927-a427-46bc-9c61-e0b8532c8138

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bplugins:document_embedder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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