PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24595: The Wp Cookie Choice WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 is lacking any CSRF check when saving its options, and do
CVE-2021-24595 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wp cookie choice. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Wp Cookie Choice WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 is lacking any CSRF check when saving its options, and do not escape them when outputting them in attributes. As a result, an attacker could make a logged in admin change them to arbitrary values including XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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-2021-24595?
wp cookie choice: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24595 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24595 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-2021-24595 affect?
CVE-2021-24595 affects wp cookie choice. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Wp Cookie Choice WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 is lacking any CSRF check when saving its options, and do not escape them when outputting them in attributes. As a result, an attacker could make a logged in admin change them to arbitrary
How urgent is CVE-2021-24595?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.