CVE-2021-24227 is a Local File Disclosure vulnerability affecting the Patreon WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.7.0. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive internal files, such as wp-config.php, potentially exposing database credentials and cryptographic keys. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low complexity, requiring no user interaction or privileges. While not currently listed on the KEV catalog, Nuclei templates exist for detecting this vulnerability, indicating potential for exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:patreon:patreon_wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.