How severe is CVE-2021-24750?

CVE-2021-24750 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-2021-24750 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24750?

CVE-2021-24750 affects Codepress Visitor Statistics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24750?

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-2021-24750 published?

CVE-2021-24750 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24750

CVE-2021-24750 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codepress Visitor Statistics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 38% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Codepress Visitor Statistics
Published: 2021-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape the refUrl in the refDetails AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24750?: The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape the refUrl in the refDetails AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks
How severe is CVE-2021-24750?: CVE-2021-24750 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-2021-24750 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24750?: CVE-2021-24750 affects Codepress Visitor Statistics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24750?: 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-2021-24750 published?: CVE-2021-24750 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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