How severe is CVE-2021-24919?

CVE-2021-24919 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-2021-24919 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24919?

CVE-2021-24919 affects Wickedplugins Wicked Folders. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24919?

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-2021-24919 published?

CVE-2021-24919 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24919

CVE-2021-24919 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wickedplugins Wicked Folders 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Wickedplugins Wicked Folders
Published: 2022-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Wicked Folders WordPress plugin before 2.8.10 does not sanitise and escape the folder_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the wicked_folders_save_sort_order AJAX action, available to any authenticated user. leading to an SQL injection

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24919?: The Wicked Folders WordPress plugin before 2.8.10 does not sanitise and escape the folder_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the wicked_folders_save_sort_order AJAX action, available to any authenticated user. leading to an SQL injection
How severe is CVE-2021-24919?: CVE-2021-24919 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-2021-24919 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24919?: CVE-2021-24919 affects Wickedplugins Wicked Folders. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24919?: 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-2021-24919 published?: CVE-2021-24919 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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