CVE-2021-24337

Name: CVE-2021-24337
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-07T11:15:16.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24337 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped before being used in a SQL statement, allowing low privilege users, such as subscribers, to perform SQL injection.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped before being used in a SQL statement, allowing low privilege users, such as subscribers, to perform SQL injection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Video-Embed-Box Project	Video-Embed-Box	<= 1.0

References

https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-video-embed-box/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a8fd8dd4-5b5e-462e-8dae-065d5e2d003aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-video-embed-box/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a8fd8dd4-5b5e-462e-8dae-065d5e2d003aExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24337?

How severe is CVE-2021-24337?

CVE-2021-24337 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24337?

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-2021-24337?

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Source: NVD / NIST