CVE-2021-24942: The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility lo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24942?

menu item visibility control: upgrade to newer than 0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24942 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24942 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-2021-24942 affect?

CVE-2021-24942 affects menu item visibility control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu items, which could allow highly privileged users to execute arbitrary PHP code even in a hardened e

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24942?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24942 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting menu item visibility control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu items, which could allow highly privileged users to execute arbitrary PHP code even in a hardened environment.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-12-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: menu item visibility control project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-26 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

menu item visibility control project menu item visibility control UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy menu-item-visibility-control || rpm -q menu-item-visibility-control || menu-item-visibility-control --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade menu-item-visibility-control

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade menu-item-visibility-control

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-2021-24942?

menu item visibility control: upgrade to newer than 0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24942 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24942 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-2021-24942 affect?

CVE-2021-24942 affects menu item visibility control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu items, which could allow highly privileged users to execute arbitrary PHP code even in a hardened e

How urgent is CVE-2021-24942?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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