Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This WordPress plugin flaw lets an attacker trick a logged-in administrator into changing Shantz WordPress QOTD settings without the administrator intending it. The public sources do not provide a CVSS score, patch version, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted WordPress hygiene issue, not a confirmed emergency. Prioritize any public or business-critical WordPress site using this plugin, especially where administrators frequently manage content from shared workstations.
Technical view
CVE-2021-24380 is a CWE-352 CSRF issue in Shantz WordPress QOTD through version 1.2.2. The plugin lacks CSRF checks on settings updates, allowing arbitrary setting changes through an administrator’s authenticated browser session.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Shantz WordPress QOTD version 1.2.2 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
No KEV listing and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation depends on a logged-in administrator being induced to perform an unintended settings update; business impact depends on the affected settings.
Researcher notes
The source record identifies only the plugin, affected range through 1.2.2, and missing CSRF protection on settings updates. No CVSS vector, fixed version, proof of active exploitation, or detailed impact path is provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether Shantz WordPress QOTD is installed and enabled.
- If installed at 1.2.2 or earlier, check vendor or WPScan guidance for updates.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Limit administrator browsing while authenticated to trusted sites.
- Review plugin settings for unexpected changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugins across managed sites.
- Confirm the Shantz WordPress QOTD version where present.
- Check whether version 1.2.2 or earlier is installed.
- Review administrative change history and plugin settings for anomalies.
- Track WPScan and CVE records for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1dd0f9a8-22ab-4ecc-a925-605822739000CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.