Is CVE-2021-25087 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-25087 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-25087 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-25087 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25087?

CVE-2021-25087 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-25087

CWE-862Published: March 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Download Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.35 does not have any authorisation checks in some of the REST API endpoints, allowing unauthenticated attackers to call them, which could lead to sensitive information disclosure, such as posts passwords (fixed in 3.2.24) and files Master Keys (fixed in 3.2.25).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-25087 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.