PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24978: The OSMapper WordPress plugin through 2.1.5 contains an AJAX action to delete a plugin related post type named
CVE-2021-24978 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting osmapper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The OSMapper WordPress plugin through 2.1.5 contains an AJAX action to delete a plugin related post type named 'map' and is registered with the wp_ajax_nopriv prefix, making it available to unauthenticated users. There is no authorisation, CSRF and checks in place to ensure that the post to delete is a map one. As a result, unauthenticated user can delete arbitrary posts from the blog
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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-2021-24978?
osmapper: upgrade to newer than 2.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24978 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24978 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-2021-24978 affect?
CVE-2021-24978 affects osmapper. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The OSMapper WordPress plugin through 2.1.5 contains an AJAX action to delete a plugin related post type named 'map' and is registered with the wp_ajax_nopriv prefix, making it available to unauthenticated users. There is no authorisation,
How urgent is CVE-2021-24978?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action