CVE-2024-10284: The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10284?

ce21 suite: upgrade to 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10284 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10284 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-2024-10284 affect?

CVE-2024-10284 affects ce21 suite. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This makes it possible for unauthentic

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10284?

Priority 48/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-10284 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ce21 suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-288, CWE-306
Published	2024-11-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ce21

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-09 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ce21 ce21 suite UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.1

Fixed in: 2.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ce21-suite || rpm -q ce21-suite || ce21-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ce21-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ce21-suite

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-2024-10284?

ce21 suite: upgrade to 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10284 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10284 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-2024-10284 affect?

CVE-2024-10284 affects ce21 suite. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This makes it possible for unauthentic

How urgent is CVE-2024-10284?

Priority 48/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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