CVE-2021-24752: Multiple Plugins from the CatchThemes vendor do not perform capability and CSRF checks in the ctp_switch AJAX

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24752?

catch scroll progress bar: upgrade to 1.6; catch sticky menu: upgrade to 1.7; catch themes demo import: upgrade to 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24752 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24752 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-2021-24752 affect?

CVE-2021-24752 affects catch scroll progress bar, catch sticky menu, catch themes demo import. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). Multiple Plugins from the CatchThemes vendor do not perform capability and CSRF checks in the ctp_switch AJAX action, which could allow any authenticated users, such as Subscriber to change the Essential Widgets WordPress plugin before 1.9,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24752?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.7UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-24752 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.7) affecting catch scroll progress bar, catch sticky menu, catch themes demo import. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple Plugins from the CatchThemes vendor do not perform capability and CSRF checks in the ctp_switch AJAX action, which could allow any authenticated users, such as Subscriber to change the Essential Widgets WordPress plugin before 1.9, To Top WordPress plugin before 2.3, Header Enhancement WordPress plugin before 1.5, Generate Child Theme WordPress plugin before 1.6, Essential Content Types WordPress plugin before 1.9, Catch Web Tools WordPr

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284, CWE-352
Published	2021-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: catchplugins

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

catchplugins catch scroll progress bar UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6

Fixed in: 1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy catch-scroll-progress-bar || rpm -q catch-scroll-progress-bar || catch-scroll-progress-bar --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade catch-scroll-progress-bar

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade catch-scroll-progress-bar

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

catchplugins catch sticky menu UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7

Fixed in: 1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy catch-sticky-menu || rpm -q catch-sticky-menu || catch-sticky-menu --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade catch-sticky-menu

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade catch-sticky-menu

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

catchplugins catch themes demo import UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6

Fixed in: 1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy catch-themes-demo-import || rpm -q catch-themes-demo-import || catch-themes-demo-import --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade catch-themes-demo-import

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade catch-themes-demo-import

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

catchplugins catch under construction UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4

Fixed in: 1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy catch-under-construction || rpm -q catch-under-construction || catch-under-construction --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade catch-under-construction

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade catch-under-construction

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

catchplugins catch web tools UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7

Fixed in: 2.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy catch-web-tools || rpm -q catch-web-tools || catch-web-tools --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade catch-web-tools

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade catch-web-tools

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

catchplugins essential content types UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9

Fixed in: 1.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy essential-content-types || rpm -q essential-content-types || essential-content-types --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade essential-content-types

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade essential-content-types

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-24752?

catch scroll progress bar: upgrade to 1.6; catch sticky menu: upgrade to 1.7; catch themes demo import: upgrade to 1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24752 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24752 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-2021-24752 affect?

CVE-2021-24752 affects catch scroll progress bar, catch sticky menu, catch themes demo import. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). Multiple Plugins from the CatchThemes vendor do not perform capability and CSRF checks in the ctp_switch AJAX action, which could allow any authenticated users, such as Subscriber to change the Essential Widgets WordPress plugin before 1.9,

How urgent is CVE-2021-24752?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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