PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24674: The Genie WP Favicon WordPress plugin through 0.5.2 does not have CSRF in place when updating the favicon, whi
CVE-2021-24674 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting genie wp favicon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Genie WP Favicon WordPress plugin through 0.5.2 does not have CSRF in place when updating the favicon, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change it via a CSRF attack
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2021-11-08 |
| 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-2021-24674?
genie wp favicon: upgrade to newer than 0.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24674 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24674 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-2021-24674 affect?
CVE-2021-24674 affects genie wp favicon. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Genie WP Favicon WordPress plugin through 0.5.2 does not have CSRF in place when updating the favicon, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change it via a CSRF attack
How urgent is CVE-2021-24674?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference