Is CVE-2021-24966 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2021-24966, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-24966 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-24966 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24966?

CVE-2021-24966 has a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-24966

CWE-73Published: March 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not validate the path of the log file to clear, allowing high privilege users to clear arbitrary files on the web server, including those outside of the blog folder

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-24966 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2021-24966. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.