CVE-2021-24174
CVSS v3
8.1
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Database Backups WordPress plugin through 1.2.2.6 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as generate backups of the database, change the plugin's settings and delete backups.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-04-05
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-49984
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-24174?
The Database Backups WordPress plugin through 1.2.2.6 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as generate backups of the database, change the plugin's settings and delete backups.
Is CVE-2021-24174 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24174 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24174?
CVE-2021-24174 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).
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