CVE-2021-24936: The WP Extra File Types WordPress plugin before 0.5.1 does not have CSRF check when saving its settings, nor s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24936?

wp extra file types: upgrade to 0.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24936 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24936 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-2021-24936 affect?

CVE-2021-24936 affects wp extra file types. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). The WP Extra File Types WordPress plugin before 0.5.1 does not have CSRF check when saving its settings, nor sanitise and escape some of them, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them and perform Cross-Site Scriptin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24936?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.0UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24936 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting wp extra file types. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Extra File Types WordPress plugin before 0.5.1 does not have CSRF check when saving its settings, nor sanitise and escape some of them, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them and perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-01-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp extra file types project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-24 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp extra file types project wp extra file types UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.1

Fixed in: 0.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-extra-file-types || rpm -q wp-extra-file-types || wp-extra-file-types --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-extra-file-types

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-extra-file-types

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-2021-24936?

wp extra file types: upgrade to 0.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24936 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24936 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-2021-24936 affect?

CVE-2021-24936 affects wp extra file types. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). The WP Extra File Types WordPress plugin before 0.5.1 does not have CSRF check when saving its settings, nor sanitise and escape some of them, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them and perform Cross-Site Scriptin

How urgent is CVE-2021-24936?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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