How severe is CVE-2021-24769?

CVE-2021-24769 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-2021-24769 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-2021-24769?

CVE-2021-24769 affects Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24769?

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-2021-24769 published?

CVE-2021-24769 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24769

CVE-2021-24769 is a high-severity vulnerability in Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite
Published: 2021-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.13.1 does not validate and escape the orderby parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the Permalink Manager page, leading to a SQL Injection

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24769?: The Permalink Manager Lite WordPress plugin before 2.2.13.1 does not validate and escape the orderby parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the Permalink Manager page, leading to a SQL Injection
How severe is CVE-2021-24769?: CVE-2021-24769 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-2021-24769 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-2021-24769?: CVE-2021-24769 affects Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24769?: 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-2021-24769 published?: CVE-2021-24769 was published on 2021-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a2f211af-5373-425f-9964-ebbf5efde87b

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:permalink_manager_lite_project:permalink_manager_lite:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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