CVE-2021-24864

CVE-2021-24864 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpscan Wp Cloudy 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 WP Cloudy, weather plugin WordPress plugin before 4.4.9 does not escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL Injection issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24864?
The WP Cloudy, weather plugin WordPress plugin before 4.4.9 does not escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL Injection issue
How severe is CVE-2021-24864?
CVE-2021-24864 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-2021-24864 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24864?
CVE-2021-24864 affects Wpscan Wp Cloudy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24864?
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-2021-24864 published?
CVE-2021-24864 was published on 2022-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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