CVE-2021-24173: The VM Backups WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24173?

vm backups: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24173 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24173 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-24173 affect?

CVE-2021-24173 affects vm backups. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The VM Backups WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as update the plugin's options, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24173?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24173 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting vm backups. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The VM Backups WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as update the plugin's options, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2021-04-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: vm backups project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-04-05 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vm backups project vm backups UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vm-backups || rpm -q vm-backups || vm-backups --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vm-backups

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vm-backups

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-24173?

vm backups: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24173 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24173 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-2021-24173 affect?

CVE-2021-24173 affects vm backups. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The VM Backups WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in user unwanted actions, such as update the plugin's options, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

How urgent is CVE-2021-24173?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-24172 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE The VM Backups WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF checks, allowing attackers to make a logged in

References

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