CVE-2021-24285

Name: CVE-2021-24285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-14T12:15:08.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 14.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24285 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The request_list_request AJAX call of the Car Seller - Auto Classifieds Script WordPress plugin through 2.1.0, available to both authenticated and unauthenticated users, does not sanitise, validate or escape the order_id POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection issue.. EPSS estimates a 14.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The request_list_request AJAX call of the Car Seller - Auto Classifieds Script WordPress plugin through 2.1.0, available to both authenticated and unauthenticated users, does not sanitise, validate or escape the order_id POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

14.70%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cars-Seller-Auto-Classifieds-Script Project	Cars-Seller-Auto-Classifieds-Script	<= 2.1.0

References

https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/24-04-2021-wp-plugin-cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script-sql-injection/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f35d6ab7-dd52-48b3-a79c-3f89edf24162Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/24-04-2021-wp-plugin-cars-seller-auto-classifieds-script-sql-injection/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f35d6ab7-dd52-48b3-a79c-3f89edf24162Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24285?

How severe is CVE-2021-24285?

CVE-2021-24285 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24285?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST