CVE-2021-24289: There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24289?

store locator plus: upgrade to newer than 5.5.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24289 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24289 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-2021-24289 affect?

CVE-2021-24289 affects store locator plus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24289 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting store locator plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.

Why this priority

High severity

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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2021-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: de-baat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

de-baat store locator plus UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.5.14

Fixed in: newer than 5.5.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy store-locator-plus || rpm -q store-locator-plus || store-locator-plus --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.5.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade store-locator-plus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade store-locator-plus

Note

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

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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-2021-24289?

store locator plus: upgrade to newer than 5.5.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24289 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24289 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-2021-24289 affect?

CVE-2021-24289 affects store locator plus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.

How urgent is CVE-2021-24289?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Software pages

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