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HIGH

CVE-2021-24695

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Neither OSV.dev nor the vendor advisories we read list affected versions for CVE-2021-24695 yet.

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Description

The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.6 saves logs in a predictable location, and does not have any authentication or authorisation in place to prevent unauthenticated users to download and read the logs containing Sensitive Information such as IP Addresses and Usernames

Technical details

Published
2021-11-08

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24695?

The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.6 saves logs in a predictable location, and does not have any authentication or authorisation in place to prevent unauthenticated users to download and read the logs containing Sensitive Information such as IP Addresses and Usernames

Is CVE-2021-24695 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24695 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24695?

CVE-2021-24695 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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