PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24380: The Shantz WordPress QOTD WordPress plugin through 1.2.2 is lacking any CSRF check when updating its settings,
CVE-2021-24380 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting shantz wordpress qotd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Shantz WordPress QOTD WordPress plugin through 1.2.2 is lacking any CSRF check when updating its settings, allowing attackers to make logged in administrators change them to arbitrary values.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2021-08-16 |
| 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-2021-24380?
shantz wordpress qotd: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24380 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24380 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-2021-24380 affect?
CVE-2021-24380 affects shantz wordpress qotd. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Shantz WordPress QOTD WordPress plugin through 1.2.2 is lacking any CSRF check when updating its settings, allowing attackers to make logged in administrators change them to arbitrary values.
How urgent is CVE-2021-24380?
Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference