CVE-2021-24192: Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the Tree Sitemap Wor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24192?

sitemap: upgrade to 2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24192 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24192 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-2021-24192 affect?

CVE-2021-24192 affects sitemap. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the Tree Sitemap WordPress plugin before 2.9, to install any plugin (including a specific version) from the WordPress repository, as well as activate

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24192?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24192 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting sitemap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the Tree Sitemap WordPress plugin before 2.9, to install any plugin (including a specific version) from the WordPress repository, as well as activate arbitrary plugin from then blog, which helps attackers install vulnerable plugins and could lead to more critical vulnerabilities like RCE.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
Published	2021-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: sitemap project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-05-14 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sitemap project sitemap UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.9

Fixed in: 2.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sitemap || rpm -q sitemap || sitemap --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sitemap

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sitemap

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-2021-24192?

sitemap: upgrade to 2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24192 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24192 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-2021-24192 affect?

CVE-2021-24192 affects sitemap. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the Tree Sitemap WordPress plugin before 2.9, to install any plugin (including a specific version) from the WordPress repository, as well as activate

How urgent is CVE-2021-24192?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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