PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24453: The Include Me WordPress plugin through 1.2.1 is vulnerable to path traversal / local file inclusion, which ca
CVE-2021-24453 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting include me. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Include Me WordPress plugin through 1.2.1 is vulnerable to path traversal / local file inclusion, which can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) of the system due to log poisoning and therefore potentially a full compromise of the underlying structure
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- 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 | 5.0% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2021-07-19 |
| 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-2021-24453?
include me: upgrade to newer than 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24453 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24453 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-2021-24453 affect?
CVE-2021-24453 affects include me. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Include Me WordPress plugin through 1.2.1 is vulnerable to path traversal / local file inclusion, which can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) of the system due to log poisoning and therefore potentially a full compromise of the underl
How urgent is CVE-2021-24453?
Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference