CVE-2021-24462

Name: CVE-2021-24462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-02T11:15:09.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24462 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The get_gallery_categories() and get_galleries() functions in the Photo Gallery by Ays – Responsive Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 4.4.4 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the get_results() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The get_gallery_categories() and get_galleries() functions in the Photo Gallery by Ays – Responsive Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 4.4.4 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the get_results() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard

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

1.36%

68.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ays-Pro	Photo Gallery	< 4.4.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e24dac6d-de48-42c1-bdde-4a45fb331376Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e24dac6d-de48-42c1-bdde-4a45fb331376Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24462?

How severe is CVE-2021-24462?

CVE-2021-24462 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24462?

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Source: NVD / NIST