How severe is CVE-2021-24968?

CVE-2021-24968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24968?

CVE-2021-24968 affects Etoilewebdesign Ultimate Faq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24968?

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

When was CVE-2021-24968 published?

CVE-2021-24968 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24968

CVE-2021-24968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Etoilewebdesign Ultimate Faq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Etoilewebdesign Ultimate Faq
Published: 2022-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ultimate FAQ WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq and ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq_page AJAX actions, available to any authenticated users. As a result, any users, with a role as low as Subscriber could create FAQ and FAQ questions

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24968?: The Ultimate FAQ WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq and ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq_page AJAX actions, available to any authenticated users. As a result, any users, with a role as low as Subscriber could create FAQ and FAQ questions
How severe is CVE-2021-24968?: CVE-2021-24968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24968?: CVE-2021-24968 affects Etoilewebdesign Ultimate Faq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24968 published?: CVE-2021-24968 was published on 2022-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:etoilewebdesign:ultimate_faq:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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