CVE-2021-24625

Name: CVE-2021-24625
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-08T18:15:08.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24625 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The SpiderCatalog WordPress plugin through 1.7.3 does not sanitise or escape the 'parent' and 'ordering' parameters from the admin dashboard before using them in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection when adding a category. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SpiderCatalog WordPress plugin through 1.7.3 does not sanitise or escape the 'parent' and 'ordering' parameters from the admin dashboard before using them in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection when adding a category

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

1.47%

70.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Web-Dorado	Spidercatalog	<= 1.7.3

References

https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-catalog/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/33e4d7c6-fa6f-459f-84b9-732ec40088b8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-catalog/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/33e4d7c6-fa6f-459f-84b9-732ec40088b8Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24625?

How severe is CVE-2021-24625?

CVE-2021-24625 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24625?

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-2021-24625?

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Source: NVD / NIST