CVE-2021-24395

CVE-2021-24395 is a high-severity vulnerability in Geekwebsolution Embed Youtube Video 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

Description

The editid GET parameter of the Embed Youtube Video WordPress plugin through 1.0 is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24395?
The editid GET parameter of the Embed Youtube Video WordPress plugin through 1.0 is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.
How severe is CVE-2021-24395?
CVE-2021-24395 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-2021-24395 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24395?
CVE-2021-24395 affects Geekwebsolution Embed Youtube Video. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24395?
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-2021-24395 published?
CVE-2021-24395 was published on 2021-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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