CVE-2021-24140
CVE-2021-24140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Connekthq Ajax Load More with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Connekthq Ajax Load More
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unvalidated input in the Ajax Load More WordPress plugin, versions before 5.3.2, lead to SQL Injection in POST /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with param repeater=' or sleep(5)#&type=test.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24140?
- Unvalidated input in the Ajax Load More WordPress plugin, versions before 5.3.2, lead to SQL Injection in POST /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with param repeater=' or sleep(5)#&type=test.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24140?
- CVE-2021-24140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-24140 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24140?
- CVE-2021-24140 affects Connekthq Ajax Load More. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24140?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-24140 published?
- CVE-2021-24140 was published on 2021-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:connekthq:ajax_load_more:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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