How severe is CVE-2021-24462?

CVE-2021-24462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-24462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24462?

CVE-2021-24462 affects Ays-pro Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24462?

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-2021-24462 published?

CVE-2021-24462 was published on 2021-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24462

CVE-2021-24462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ays-pro Photo Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Ays-pro Photo Gallery
Published: 2021-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The get_gallery_categories() and get_galleries() functions in the Photo Gallery by Ays – Responsive Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 4.4.4 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the get_results() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24462?: The get_gallery_categories() and get_galleries() functions in the Photo Gallery by Ays – Responsive Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 4.4.4 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the get_results() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard
How severe is CVE-2021-24462?: CVE-2021-24462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-24462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24462?: CVE-2021-24462 affects Ays-pro Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24462?: 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-2021-24462 published?: CVE-2021-24462 was published on 2021-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e24dac6d-de48-42c1-bdde-4a45fb331376

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ays-pro:photo_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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