CVE-2021-24698: tipsandtricks-hq simple_download_monitor Improper Access Control
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumModified
Published 08-11-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-24698 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Improper Access Control vulnerability in tipsandtricks-hq simple_download_monitor. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.68%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 08-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.6 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to remove thumbnails from downloads they do not own, even if they cannot normally edit the download.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- wordfenceSource4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.68%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
51%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.68% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.68%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Tipsandtricks-hq1 product
- simple_download_monitor< 3.9.6
Unknown1 product
- simple download monitor≥ 3.9.6, < 3.9.6
Wordpress1 product
- simple-download-monitor< 3.9.6
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/1fda1356-77d8-4e77-9ee6-8f9ceeb3d380X Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory