Patreon WordPress - Path Traversal (CVE-2021-24227)
85Exploiting IPs reported
The Jetpack Scan team identified a Local File Disclosure vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 that could be abused by anyone visiting the site. Using this attack vector, an attacker could leak important internal files like wp-config.php, which contains database credentials and cryptographic keys used in the generation of nonces and cookies.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2021-24227 is a vulnerability within the Patreon WordPress plugin that allows for local file disclosure, enabling attackers to access sensitive files such as configuration data and cryptographic keys.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 1st of June 2025.
CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2021-24227 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2021-24227 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Observed exploitation attempts involve HTTP requests containing the ?patron_only_image= parameter, often used to expose internal file content.
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