CVE-2021-24805: The DW Question & Answer Pro WordPress plugin through 1.3.4 does not properly check for CSRF in some of its fu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24805?

dw question \& answer: upgrade to newer than 1.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24805 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24805 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-2021-24805 affect?

CVE-2021-24805 affects dw question \& answer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The DW Question & Answer Pro WordPress plugin through 1.3.4 does not properly check for CSRF in some of its functions, allowing attackers to make logged in users perform unwanted actions, such as update a comment or a question status.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24805?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24805 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting dw question \& answer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The DW Question & Answer Pro WordPress plugin through 1.3.4 does not properly check for CSRF in some of its functions, allowing attackers to make logged in users perform unwanted actions, such as update a comment or a question status.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: designwall

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-25 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

designwall dw question \& answer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dw-question--answer || rpm -q dw-question--answer || dw-question--answer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dw-question--answer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dw-question--answer

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-2021-24805?

dw question \& answer: upgrade to newer than 1.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24805 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24805 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-2021-24805 affect?

CVE-2021-24805 affects dw question \& answer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The DW Question & Answer Pro WordPress plugin through 1.3.4 does not properly check for CSRF in some of its functions, allowing attackers to make logged in users perform unwanted actions, such as update a comment or a question status.

How urgent is CVE-2021-24805?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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