CVE-2021-24149
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Unvalidated input in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.6, did not sanitise the mec[post_id] POST parameter in the mec_fes_form AJAX action when logged in as an author+, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection issue.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-03-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-24149?
Unvalidated input in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.6, did not sanitise the mec[post_id] POST parameter in the mec_fes_form AJAX action when logged in as an author+, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection issue.
Is CVE-2021-24149 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24149 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24149?
CVE-2021-24149 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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