CVE-2021-24374

Public Exploit
Jetpack < 9.8 - Carousel Module Non-Published Page/Post Attachment Comment Leak

Description

The Jetpack Carousel module of the JetPack WordPress plugin before 9.8 allows users to create a "carousel" type image gallery and allows users to comment on the images. A security vulnerability was found within the Jetpack Carousel module by nguyenhg_vcs that allowed the comments of non-published page/posts to be leaked.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.79% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory jetpack.com
Affected: Automattic Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/08a8a51c-49d3-4bce-b7e0-e365af1d8f33 third party advisory exploit
https://jetpack.com/2021/06/01/jetpack-9-8-engage-your-audience-with-wordpress-stories/ release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24374?
CVE-2021-24374 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24374?
To fix CVE-2021-24374, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24374 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24374 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24374?
CVE-2021-24374 affects Automattic Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.