Is CVE-2021-24695 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-24695 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-24695 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-24695 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24695?

CVE-2021-24695 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-24695

CWE-425Published: November 8, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Simple Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 3.9.6 saves logs in a predictable location, and does not have any authentication or authorisation in place to prevent unauthenticated users to download and read the logs containing Sensitive Information such as IP Addresses and Usernames

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-24695 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.