CVE-2021-24554

CVE-2021-24554 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freelancetoindia Paytm-pay 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 Paytm – Donation Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when deleting donations, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24554?
The Paytm – Donation Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when deleting donations, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24554?
CVE-2021-24554 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-2021-24554 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24554?
CVE-2021-24554 affects Freelancetoindia Paytm-pay. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24554?
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-2021-24554 published?
CVE-2021-24554 was published on 2021-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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