CVE-2021-24842: The Bulk Datetime Change WordPress plugin before 1.12 does not enforce capability checks which allows users wi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24842?

bulk datetime change: upgrade to 1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24842 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24842 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-2021-24842 affect?

CVE-2021-24842 affects bulk datetime change. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Bulk Datetime Change WordPress plugin before 1.12 does not enforce capability checks which allows users with Contributor roles to 1) list private post titles of other users and 2) change the posted date of other users' posts.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24842?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24842 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting bulk datetime change. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Bulk Datetime Change WordPress plugin before 1.12 does not enforce capability checks which allows users with Contributor roles to 1) list private post titles of other users and 2) change the posted date of other users' posts.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862, CWE-863
Published	2021-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: bulk datetime change project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-29 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bulk datetime change project bulk datetime change UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.12

Fixed in: 1.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bulk-datetime-change || rpm -q bulk-datetime-change || bulk-datetime-change --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bulk-datetime-change

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bulk-datetime-change

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-2021-24842?

bulk datetime change: upgrade to 1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24842 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24842 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-2021-24842 affect?

CVE-2021-24842 affects bulk datetime change. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Bulk Datetime Change WordPress plugin before 1.12 does not enforce capability checks which allows users with Contributor roles to 1) list private post titles of other users and 2) change the posted date of other users' posts.

How urgent is CVE-2021-24842?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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