Medium severity5.3NVD Advisory· Published Sep 9, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-39200
CVE-2021-39200
Description
WordPress is a free and open-source content management system written in PHP and paired with a MySQL or MariaDB database. In affected versions output data of the function wp_die() can be leaked under certain conditions, which can include data like nonces. It can then be used to perform actions on your behalf. This has been patched in WordPress 5.8.1, along with any older affected versions via minor releases. It's strongly recommended that you keep auto-updates enabled to receive the fix.
AI Insight
LLM-synthesized narrative grounded in this CVE's description and references.
Affected products
7<5.8.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <5.8.1
- cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=5.2,<5.8.1
- Range: >= 5.2.0, < 5.8.1
- osv-coords2 versions
>= 5.2.0, < 5.8.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: >= 5.2.0, < 5.8.1
- (no CPE)range: >= 5.2.0, < 5.8.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-m9hc-7v5q-x8q5nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4985nvdThird Party Advisory
- hackerone.com/reports/1142140nvdPermissions Required
News mentions
0No linked articles in our index yet.