CVE-2021-24675: The One User Avatar WordPress plugin before 2.3.7 does not check for CSRF when updating the Avatar in page whe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24675?

one user avatar: upgrade to 2.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24675 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24675 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-2021-24675 affect?

CVE-2021-24675 affects one user avatar. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The One User Avatar WordPress plugin before 2.3.7 does not check for CSRF when updating the Avatar in page where the [avatar_upload] shortcode is embed. As a result, attackers could make logged in user change their avatar via a CSRF attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24675?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24675 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting one user avatar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The One User Avatar WordPress plugin before 2.3.7 does not check for CSRF when updating the Avatar in page where the [avatar_upload] shortcode is embed. As a result, attackers could make logged in user change their avatar 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	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2021-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: onedesigns

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-18 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

onedesigns one user avatar UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.7

Fixed in: 2.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy one-user-avatar || rpm -q one-user-avatar || one-user-avatar --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade one-user-avatar

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade one-user-avatar

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-2021-24675?

one user avatar: upgrade to 2.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24675 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24675 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-2021-24675 affect?

CVE-2021-24675 affects one user avatar. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The One User Avatar WordPress plugin before 2.3.7 does not check for CSRF when updating the Avatar in page where the [avatar_upload] shortcode is embed. As a result, attackers could make logged in user change their avatar via a CSRF attack

How urgent is CVE-2021-24675?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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CVE-2021-24672 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE The One User Avatar WordPress plugin before 2.3.7 does not escape the link and target attributes of its shortc

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