How severe is CVE-2021-24340?

CVE-2021-24340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24340?

CVE-2021-24340 affects Veronalabs Wp Statistics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24340?

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-2021-24340 published?

CVE-2021-24340 was published on 2021-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24340

CVE-2021-24340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veronalabs Wp Statistics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Veronalabs Wp Statistics
Published: 2021-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.0.8 relied on using the WordPress esc_sql() function on a field not delimited by quotes and did not first prepare the query. Additionally, the page, which should have been accessible to administrator only, was also available to any visitor, including unauthenticated ones.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24340?: The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.0.8 relied on using the WordPress esc_sql() function on a field not delimited by quotes and did not first prepare the query. Additionally, the page, which should have been accessible to administrator only, was also available to any visitor, including unauthenticated ones.
How severe is CVE-2021-24340?: CVE-2021-24340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24340?: CVE-2021-24340 affects Veronalabs Wp Statistics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24340?: 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-2021-24340 published?: CVE-2021-24340 was published on 2021-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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