CVE-2021-24750

Name: CVE-2021-24750
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-21T09:15:06.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 38.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24750 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape the refUrl in the refDetails AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks. EPSS estimates a 38.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape the refUrl in the refDetails AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks

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

38.55%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codepress	Visitor Statistics	< 4.8

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165433/WordPress-WP-Visitor-Statistics-4.7-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2622268Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7528aded-b8c9-4833-89d6-9cd7df3620deExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165433/WordPress-WP-Visitor-Statistics-4.7-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2622268Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7528aded-b8c9-4833-89d6-9cd7df3620deExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24750?

How severe is CVE-2021-24750?

CVE-2021-24750 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 38.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24750?

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-2021-24750?

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Source: NVD / NIST