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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-24866

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.6 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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

Technical details

Published
2021-12-06

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

Is CVE-2021-24866 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24866 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24866?

CVE-2021-24866 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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