CVE-2021-24551
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Edit Comments WordPress plugin through 0.3 does not sanitise, validate or escape the jal_edit_comments GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection issue
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-08-23
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-24551?
The Edit Comments WordPress plugin through 0.3 does not sanitise, validate or escape the jal_edit_comments GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection issue
Is CVE-2021-24551 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24551 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24551?
CVE-2021-24551 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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