CVE-2021-24803: The Core Tweaks WP Setup WordPress plugin through 4.1 allows to bulk-set many settings in WordPress, including

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24803?

core tweaks wp setup: upgrade to newer than 4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24803 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24803 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-2021-24803 affect?

CVE-2021-24803 affects core tweaks wp setup. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Core Tweaks WP Setup WordPress plugin through 4.1 allows to bulk-set many settings in WordPress, including the admin email, as well as creating a new admin account. There is no CSRF protection in place, allowing an attacker to arbitrary

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24803?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24803 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting core tweaks wp setup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Core Tweaks WP Setup WordPress plugin through 4.1 allows to bulk-set many settings in WordPress, including the admin email, as well as creating a new admin account. There is no CSRF protection in place, allowing an attacker to arbitrary change the admin email or create another admin account and takeover the website via CSRF attacks

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-352
Published	2022-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: core tweaks wp setup 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

core tweaks wp setup project core tweaks wp setup UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.1

Fixed in: newer than 4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy core-tweaks-wp-setup || rpm -q core-tweaks-wp-setup || core-tweaks-wp-setup --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade core-tweaks-wp-setup

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade core-tweaks-wp-setup

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-2021-24803?

core tweaks wp setup: upgrade to newer than 4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24803 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24803 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-2021-24803 affect?

CVE-2021-24803 affects core tweaks wp setup. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Core Tweaks WP Setup WordPress plugin through 4.1 allows to bulk-set many settings in WordPress, including the admin email, as well as creating a new admin account. There is no CSRF protection in place, allowing an attacker to arbitrary

How urgent is CVE-2021-24803?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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