CVE-2021-24947: The RVM WordPress plugin before 6.4.2 does not have proper authorisation, CSRF checks and validation of the rv

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24947?

responsive vector maps: upgrade to 6.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24947 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24947 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-2021-24947 affect?

CVE-2021-24947 affects responsive vector maps. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The RVM WordPress plugin before 6.4.2 does not have proper authorisation, CSRF checks and validation of the rvm_upload_regions_file_path parameter in the rvm_import_regions AJAX action, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber, t

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24947?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24947 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting responsive vector maps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The RVM WordPress plugin before 6.4.2 does not have proper authorisation, CSRF checks and validation of the rvm_upload_regions_file_path parameter in the rvm_import_regions AJAX action, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber, to read arbitrary files on the web server

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	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863, CWE-352, CWE-434
Published	2022-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: thinkupthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-07 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thinkupthemes responsive vector maps UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.4.2

Fixed in: 6.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy responsive-vector-maps || rpm -q responsive-vector-maps || responsive-vector-maps --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade responsive-vector-maps

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade responsive-vector-maps

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Responsive Vector Maps < 6.4.2 - Arbitrary File Read

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-24947?

responsive vector maps: upgrade to 6.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24947 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24947 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-2021-24947 affect?

CVE-2021-24947 affects responsive vector maps. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The RVM WordPress plugin before 6.4.2 does not have proper authorisation, CSRF checks and validation of the rvm_upload_regions_file_path parameter in the rvm_import_regions AJAX action, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber, t

How urgent is CVE-2021-24947?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

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