CVE-2021-24791
CVE-2021-24791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Draftpress Header Footer Code Manager 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: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Draftpress Header Footer Code Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Header Footer Code Manager WordPress plugin before 1.1.14 does not validate and escape the "orderby" and "order" request parameters before using them in a SQL statement when viewing the Snippets admin dashboard, leading to SQL injections
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24791?
- The Header Footer Code Manager WordPress plugin before 1.1.14 does not validate and escape the "orderby" and "order" request parameters before using them in a SQL statement when viewing the Snippets admin dashboard, leading to SQL injections
- How severe is CVE-2021-24791?
- CVE-2021-24791 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-2021-24791 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24791?
- CVE-2021-24791 affects Draftpress Header Footer Code Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24791?
- 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-2021-24791 published?
- CVE-2021-24791 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:draftpress:header_footer_code_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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