CVE-2021-24554

Name: CVE-2021-24554
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-23T12:15:09.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 5.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24554 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Paytm – Donation Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when deleting donations, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue. EPSS estimates a 5.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Paytm – Donation Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when deleting donations, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.69%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freelancetoindia	Paytm-Pay	<= 1.3.2

References

https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-wp-paytm-pay/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f2842ac8-76fa-4490-aa0c-5f2b07ecf2adExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-wp-paytm-pay/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f2842ac8-76fa-4490-aa0c-5f2b07ecf2adExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24554?

How severe is CVE-2021-24554?

CVE-2021-24554 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24554?

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-2021-24554?

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Source: NVD / NIST