CVE-2021-24704: In the Orange Form WordPress plugin through 1.0, the process_bulk_action() function in "admin/orange-form-emai

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24704?

orange-form: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24704 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24704 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-2021-24704 affect?

CVE-2021-24704 affects orange-form. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In the Orange Form WordPress plugin through 1.0, the process_bulk_action() function in "admin/orange-form-email.php" performs an unprepared SQL query with an unsanitized parameter ($id). Only admin can access the page that invokes the funct

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24704?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24704 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting orange-form. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Orange Form WordPress plugin through 1.0, the process_bulk_action() function in "admin/orange-form-email.php" performs an unprepared SQL query with an unsanitized parameter ($id). Only admin can access the page that invokes the function, but because of lack of CSRF protection, it is actually exploitable and could allow attackers to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary posts for example

Why this priority

High severity
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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89, CWE-352
Published	2022-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: orange-form project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-28 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orange-form project orange-form UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy orange-form || rpm -q orange-form || orange-form --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade orange-form

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade orange-form

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-2021-24704?

orange-form: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24704 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24704 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-2021-24704 affect?

CVE-2021-24704 affects orange-form. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In the Orange Form WordPress plugin through 1.0, the process_bulk_action() function in "admin/orange-form-email.php" performs an unprepared SQL query with an unsanitized parameter ($id). Only admin can access the page that invokes the funct

How urgent is CVE-2021-24704?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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