CVE-2021-4419: The WP-Backgrounds Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-4419?

wp-backgrounds-lite: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-4419 being exploited?

CVE-2021-4419 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-2021-4419 affect?

CVE-2021-4419 affects wp-backgrounds-lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The WP-Backgrounds Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ino_save_data() function. This makes it possible for

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-4419?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2021-4419 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wp-backgrounds-lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP-Backgrounds Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ino_save_data() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to save meta data via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2023-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: inoplugs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-12 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

inoplugs wp-backgrounds-lite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-backgrounds-lite || rpm -q wp-backgrounds-lite || wp-backgrounds-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-backgrounds-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-backgrounds-lite

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-2021-4419?

wp-backgrounds-lite: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-4419 being exploited?

CVE-2021-4419 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-2021-4419 affect?

CVE-2021-4419 affects wp-backgrounds-lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The WP-Backgrounds Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ino_save_data() function. This makes it possible for

How urgent is CVE-2021-4419?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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