CVE-2021-24361

Name: CVE-2021-24361
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-21T20:15:08.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24361 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Location Manager WordPress plugin before 2.1.0.10, the AJAX action gd_popular_location_list did not properly sanitise or validate some of its POST parameters, which are then used in a SQL statement, leading to unauthenticated SQL Injection issues.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Location Manager WordPress plugin before 2.1.0.10, the AJAX action gd_popular_location_list did not properly sanitise or validate some of its POST parameters, which are then used in a SQL statement, leading to unauthenticated SQL Injection issues.

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

1.83%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ayecode	Location Manager	< 2.1.0.10

References

https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/location-manager/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5aff50fc-ac96-4076-a07c-bb145ae37025Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpgeodirectory.com/downloads/location-manager/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5aff50fc-ac96-4076-a07c-bb145ae37025Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24361?

How severe is CVE-2021-24361?

CVE-2021-24361 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24361?

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