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CVE-2021-25116: The Enqueue Anything WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the remove_

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MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-25116 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting enqueue anything. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Enqueue Anything WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the remove_asset AJAX action, and does not ensure that the item to be deleted is actually an asset. As a result, low privilege users such as subscriber could delete arbitrary assets, as well as put arbitrary posts in the trash.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-352, CWE-862
Published2022-06-13
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: enqueue anything project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

enqueue anything project enqueue anything UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.0.1
Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy enqueue-anything || rpm -q enqueue-anything || enqueue-anything --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade enqueue-anything
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade enqueue-anything
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-2021-25116?

enqueue anything: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25116 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25116 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-2021-25116 affect?

CVE-2021-25116 affects enqueue anything. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Enqueue Anything WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the remove_asset AJAX action, and does not ensure that the item to be deleted is actually an asset. As a result, low privilege users such as

How urgent is CVE-2021-25116?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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