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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