PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24167: When visiting a site running Web-Stat < 1.4.0, the "wts_web_stat_load_init" function used the visitor’s browse
CVE-2021-24167 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web-stat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
When visiting a site running Web-Stat < 1.4.0, the "wts_web_stat_load_init" function used the visitor’s browser to send an XMLHttpRequest request to https://wts2.one/ajax.htm?action=lookup_WP_account.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 27%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2021-04-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-24167?
web-stat: upgrade to 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24167 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24167 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-24167 affect?
CVE-2021-24167 affects web-stat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). When visiting a site running Web-Stat < 1.4.0, the "wts_web_stat_load_init" function used the visitor’s browser to send an XMLHttpRequest request to https://wts2.one/ajax.htm?action=lookup_WP_account.
How urgent is CVE-2021-24167?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action