CVE-2021-24200

Name: CVE-2021-24200
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-12T14:15:15.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24200 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The wpDataTables – Tables & Table Charts premium WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 allows a low privilege authenticated user to perform Boolean-based blind SQL Injection in the table list page on the endpoint /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=get_wdtable&table_id=1, on the 'length' HTTP POST parameter. This allows an attacker to access all the data in the database and obtain access to the WordPress application.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wpDataTables – Tables & Table Charts premium WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 allows a low privilege authenticated user to perform Boolean-based blind SQL Injection in the table list page on the endpoint /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=get_wdtable&table_id=1, on the 'length' HTTP POST parameter. This allows an attacker to access all the data in the database and obtain access to the WordPress application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tms-Outsource	Wpdatatables	< 3.4.2

References

https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wpdatatables-ii/Third Party Advisory
https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21aa7e18-0162-45bf-a5c6-ceee64ffa1f9Third Party Advisory
https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wpdatatables-ii/Third Party Advisory
https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21aa7e18-0162-45bf-a5c6-ceee64ffa1f9Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24200?

How severe is CVE-2021-24200?

CVE-2021-24200 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24200?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-24200?

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Source: NVD / NIST