CVE-2021-24892: Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authentic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24892?

advanced forms: upgrade to 1.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24892 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24892 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-2021-24892 affect?

CVE-2021-24892 affects advanced forms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authenticated remote attacker to change arbitrary user's email address and request for reset password, which could lead to take over of Wor

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24892?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24892 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting advanced forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authenticated remote attacker to change arbitrary user's email address and request for reset password, which could lead to take over of WordPress's administrator account. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must register to obtain a valid WordPress's user and use such user to authenticate with WordPress in order to exploit the vulnerable ed

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2021-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: advanced forms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-11-23 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

advanced forms project advanced forms UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.9

Fixed in: 1.6.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-forms || rpm -q advanced-forms || advanced-forms --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advanced-forms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-forms

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-2021-24892?

advanced forms: upgrade to 1.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24892 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24892 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-2021-24892 affect?

CVE-2021-24892 affects advanced forms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authenticated remote attacker to change arbitrary user's email address and request for reset password, which could lead to take over of Wor

How urgent is CVE-2021-24892?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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