CVE-2021-24959

Public Exploit
WP Email Users <= 1.7.6 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection

Description

The WP Email Users WordPress plugin through 1.7.6 does not escape the data_raw parameter in the weu_selected_users_1 AJAX action, available to any authenticated users, allowing them to perform SQL injection attacks.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 39.42% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Email Users
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0471d2e2-e759-468f-becd-0b062f00b435 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24959?
CVE-2021-24959 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24959?
To fix CVE-2021-24959, 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-2021-24959 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24959 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~39% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24959?
CVE-2021-24959 affects Unknown WP Email Users.
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