CVE-2021-24207: themeum wp_page_builder Incorrect Authorization
CVSS: 5.4v3.1MediumModified
Published 05-04-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-24207 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in themeum wp_page_builder. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (wordfence)EPSS score
0.69%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 05-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
By default, the WP Page Builder WordPress plugin before 1.2.4 allows subscriber-level users to edit and make changes to any and all posts pages - user roles must be specifically blocked from editing posts and pages.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.4Preferred score · wordfence (Source)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LSources2 sources · 4.3–5.4
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.69%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
52%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.69% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.69%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
- CWE-1188Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure DefaultThe product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.
Affected systems
Themeum1 product
- wp_page_builder< 1.2.4
Unknown1 product
- wp page builder≥ 1.2.4, < 1.2.4
Wordpress1 product
- wp-pagebuilder< 1.2.4
3 vendors · 3 products
References
3 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/21e7a46f-e9a3-4b20-b44a-a5b6ce7b7ce6X Refsource CONFIRMExploitThird Party Advisory