CVE-2021-24848

CVE-2021-24848 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frenify Mediamatic 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 mediamaticAjaxRenameCategory AJAX action of the Mediamatic WordPress plugin before 2.8.1, available to any authenticated user, does not sanitise the categoryID parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24848?
The mediamaticAjaxRenameCategory AJAX action of the Mediamatic WordPress plugin before 2.8.1, available to any authenticated user, does not sanitise the categoryID parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection
How severe is CVE-2021-24848?
CVE-2021-24848 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-2021-24848 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-2021-24848?
CVE-2021-24848 affects Frenify Mediamatic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24848?
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-2021-24848 published?
CVE-2021-24848 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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