CVE-2021-24872
CVE-2021-24872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Get Custom Field Values Project Get Custom Field Values 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Get Custom Field Values Project Get Custom Field Values
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Get Custom Field Values WordPress plugin before 4.0 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to access other posts metadata without validating the permissions. Eg. contributors can access admin posts metadata.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24872?
- The Get Custom Field Values WordPress plugin before 4.0 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to access other posts metadata without validating the permissions. Eg. contributors can access admin posts metadata.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24872?
- CVE-2021-24872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-24872 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24872?
- CVE-2021-24872 affects Get Custom Field Values Project Get Custom Field Values. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24872?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24872 published?
- CVE-2021-24872 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:get_custom_field_values_project:get_custom_field_values:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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