CVE-2021-24846

CVE-2021-24846 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ni Woocommerce Custom Order Status Project Ni Woocommerce Custom Order Status with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 get_query() function of the Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Status WordPress plugin before 1.9.7, used by the niwoocos_ajax AJAX action, available to all authenticated users, does not properly sanitise the sort parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection, exploitable by any authenticated users, such as subscriber

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24846?
The get_query() function of the Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Status WordPress plugin before 1.9.7, used by the niwoocos_ajax AJAX action, available to all authenticated users, does not properly sanitise the sort parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection, exploitable by any authenticated users, such as subscriber
How severe is CVE-2021-24846?
CVE-2021-24846 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-2021-24846 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-2021-24846?
CVE-2021-24846 affects Ni Woocommerce Custom Order Status Project Ni Woocommerce Custom Order Status. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24846?
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-2021-24846 published?
CVE-2021-24846 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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