CVE-2021-24627

Name: CVE-2021-24627
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-08T18:15:08.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 6.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24627 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The G Auto-Hyperlink WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise or escape an 'id' GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, to select data to be displayed in the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 6.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The G Auto-Hyperlink WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise or escape an 'id' GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, to select data to be displayed in the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated SQL injection

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

6.56%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
G Auto-Hyperlink Project	G Auto-Hyperlink	<= 1.0.1

References

https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-g-auto-hyperlink/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c04ea768-150f-41b8-b08c-78d1ae006bbbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-g-auto-hyperlink/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c04ea768-150f-41b8-b08c-78d1ae006bbbExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24627?

How severe is CVE-2021-24627?

CVE-2021-24627 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24627?

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-2021-24627?

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Source: NVD / NIST