CVE-2021-24727

Name: CVE-2021-24727
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-13T18:15:18.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24727 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The StopBadBots WordPress plugin before 6.60 did not validate or escape the order and orderby GET parameter in some of its admin dashboard pages, leading to Authenticated SQL Injections. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The StopBadBots WordPress plugin before 6.60 did not validate or escape the order and orderby GET parameter in some of its admin dashboard pages, leading to Authenticated SQL Injections

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

1.66%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Billminozzi	Stop Bad Bots	< 6.60

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2576276/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ffa1f718-f2c5-48ef-8eea-33a18a628a2cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=29174Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2576276/Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ffa1f718-f2c5-48ef-8eea-33a18a628a2cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=29174Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24727?

The StopBadBots WordPress plugin before 6.60 did not validate or escape the order and orderby GET parameter in some of its admin dashboard pages, leading to Authenticated SQL Injections

How severe is CVE-2021-24727?

CVE-2021-24727 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24727?

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-2021-24727?

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Source: NVD / NIST