How severe is CVE-2021-24662?

CVE-2021-24662 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-2021-24662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24662?

CVE-2021-24662 affects Game-server-status Project Game-server-status. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24662?

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-2021-24662 published?

CVE-2021-24662 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24662

CVE-2021-24662 is a high-severity vulnerability in Game-server-status Project Game-server-status 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Game-server-status Project Game-server-status
Published: 2021-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Game Server Status WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate or escape the server_id parameter before using it in SQL statement, leading to an Authenticated SQL Injection in an admin page

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24662?: The Game Server Status WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate or escape the server_id parameter before using it in SQL statement, leading to an Authenticated SQL Injection in an admin page
How severe is CVE-2021-24662?: CVE-2021-24662 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-2021-24662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24662?: CVE-2021-24662 affects Game-server-status Project Game-server-status. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24662?: 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-2021-24662 published?: CVE-2021-24662 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8a74a2a0-3d8c-427f-9a83-0160d652c5f0

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:game-server-status_project:game-server-status:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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