CVE-2021-24866

Public Exploit
WP Data Access < 5.0.0 - Admin+ SQL Injection

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

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Data Access
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a9073616-ffd6-4956-b2e7-0fb2eac6e9b5 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24866?
CVE-2021-24866 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24866?
To fix CVE-2021-24866, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24866 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24866 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24866?
CVE-2021-24866 affects Unknown WP Data Access.
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