CVE-2021-24340

Name: CVE-2021-24340
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-07T11:15:16.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 26.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24340 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.0.8 relied on using the WordPress esc_sql() function on a field not delimited by quotes and did not first prepare the query. Additionally, the page, which should have been accessible to administrator only, was also available to any visitor, including unauthenticated ones.. EPSS estimates a 26.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.0.8 relied on using the WordPress esc_sql() function on a field not delimited by quotes and did not first prepare the query. Additionally, the page, which should have been accessible to administrator only, was also available to any visitor, including unauthenticated ones.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

26.93%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veronalabs	Wp Statistics	< 13.0.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d2970cfb-0aa9-4516-9a4b-32971f41a19cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/over-600000-sites-impacted-by-wp-statistics-patch/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d2970cfb-0aa9-4516-9a4b-32971f41a19cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/05/over-600000-sites-impacted-by-wp-statistics-patch/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24340?

How severe is CVE-2021-24340?

CVE-2021-24340 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 26.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24340?

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-2021-24340?

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Source: NVD / NIST