How severe is CVE-2021-25096?

CVE-2021-25096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25096?

CVE-2021-25096 affects Ip2location Country Blocker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25096?

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

When was CVE-2021-25096 published?

CVE-2021-25096 was published on 2022-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25096

CVE-2021-25096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ip2location Country Blocker 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Ip2location Country Blocker
Published: 2022-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The IP2Location Country Blocker WordPress plugin before 2.26.5 bans can be bypassed by using a specific parameter in the URL

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25096?: The IP2Location Country Blocker WordPress plugin before 2.26.5 bans can be bypassed by using a specific parameter in the URL
How severe is CVE-2021-25096?: CVE-2021-25096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25096?: CVE-2021-25096 affects Ip2location Country Blocker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25096 published?: CVE-2021-25096 was published on 2022-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ip2location:country_blocker:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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