CVE-2021-24285
CVE-2021-24285 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script Project Cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script Project Cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The request_list_request AJAX call of the Car Seller - Auto Classifieds Script WordPress plugin through 2.1.0, available to both authenticated and unauthenticated users, does not sanitise, validate or escape the order_id POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24285?
- The request_list_request AJAX call of the Car Seller - Auto Classifieds Script WordPress plugin through 2.1.0, available to both authenticated and unauthenticated users, does not sanitise, validate or escape the order_id POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection issue.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24285?
- CVE-2021-24285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-24285 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24285?
- CVE-2021-24285 affects Cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script Project Cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24285?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-24285 published?
- CVE-2021-24285 was published on 2021-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/24-04-2021-wp-plugin-cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script-sql-injection/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f35d6ab7-dd52-48b3-a79c-3f89edf24162
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script_project:cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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