PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24852: The MouseWheel Smooth Scroll WordPress plugin before 5.7 does not have CSRF check in place on its settings pag
CVE-2021-24852 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting mousewheel smooth scroll. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The MouseWheel Smooth Scroll WordPress plugin before 5.7 does not have CSRF check in place on its settings page, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack
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 | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2021-11-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-24852?
mousewheel smooth scroll: upgrade to 5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24852 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24852 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-2021-24852 affect?
CVE-2021-24852 affects mousewheel smooth scroll. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The MouseWheel Smooth Scroll WordPress plugin before 5.7 does not have CSRF check in place on its settings page, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack
How urgent is CVE-2021-24852?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference