CVE-2021-24400

CVE-2021-24400 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp-display-users Project Wp-display-users 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 Edit Role functionality in the Display Users WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 had an `id` parameter which is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24400?
The Edit Role functionality in the Display Users WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 had an `id` parameter which is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.
How severe is CVE-2021-24400?
CVE-2021-24400 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-2021-24400 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24400?
CVE-2021-24400 affects Wp-display-users Project Wp-display-users. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24400?
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-2021-24400 published?
CVE-2021-24400 was published on 2021-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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