CVE-2021-24866
CVE-2021-24866 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wpdataaccess Wp Data Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Wpdataaccess Wp Data Access
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP Data Access WordPress plugin before 5.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape the backup_date parameter before using it a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection issue and could allow arbitrary table deletion
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24866?
- The WP Data Access WordPress plugin before 5.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape the backup_date parameter before using it a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection issue and could allow arbitrary table deletion
- How severe is CVE-2021-24866?
- CVE-2021-24866 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-24866 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24866?
- CVE-2021-24866 affects Wpdataaccess Wp Data Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24866?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-24866 published?
- CVE-2021-24866 was published on 2021-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpdataaccess:wp_data_access:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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