CVE-2021-25097: The LabTools WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF check in place when dele

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-25097?

labtools: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-25097 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25097 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-2021-25097 affect?

CVE-2021-25097 affects labtools. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The LabTools WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF check in place when deleting publications, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to delete arbitrary publication

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-25097?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-25097 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting labtools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The LabTools WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF check in place when deleting publications, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to delete arbitrary publication

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352, CWE-863
Published	2022-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: creativityjuice

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-01 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

creativityjuice labtools UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy labtools || rpm -q labtools || labtools --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade labtools

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade labtools

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-2021-25097?

labtools: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25097 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25097 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-2021-25097 affect?

CVE-2021-25097 affects labtools. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The LabTools WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF check in place when deleting publications, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to delete arbitrary publication

How urgent is CVE-2021-25097?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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