CVE-2021-24845: The Improved Include Page WordPress plugin through 1.2 allows passing shortcode attributes with post_type & po

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24845?

improved include page: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24845 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24845 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-2021-24845 affect?

CVE-2021-24845 affects improved include page. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Improved Include Page WordPress plugin through 1.2 allows passing shortcode attributes with post_type & post_status which can be used to retrieve arbitrary content. This way, users with a role as low as Contributor can gain access to co

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24845?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24845 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting improved include page. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Improved Include Page WordPress plugin through 1.2 allows passing shortcode attributes with post_type & post_status which can be used to retrieve arbitrary content. This way, users with a role as low as Contributor can gain access to content they are not supposed to.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2021-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: improved include page project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-13 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

improved include page project improved include page UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy improved-include-page || rpm -q improved-include-page || improved-include-page --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade improved-include-page

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade improved-include-page

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-2021-24845?

improved include page: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24845 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24845 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-2021-24845 affect?

CVE-2021-24845 affects improved include page. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Improved Include Page WordPress plugin through 1.2 allows passing shortcode attributes with post_type & post_status which can be used to retrieve arbitrary content. This way, users with a role as low as Contributor can gain access to co

How urgent is CVE-2021-24845?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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