HIGH

CVE-2021-24340

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

83.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.0.8 relied on using the WordPress esc_sql() function on a field not delimited by quotes and did not first prepare the query. Additionally, the page, which should have been accessible to administrator only, was also available to any visitor, including unauthenticated ones.

Technical details

Published
6/7/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24340?

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.0.8 relied on using the WordPress esc_sql() function on a field not delimited by quotes and did not first prepare the query. Additionally, the page, which should have been accessible to administrator only, was also available to any visitor, including unauthenticated ones.

Is CVE-2021-24340 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24340 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 83.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24340?

CVE-2021-24340 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2021-24340 affecting your environment?

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