CVE-2021-24753

Name: CVE-2021-24753
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-27T11:15:08.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24753 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Rich Reviews by Starfish WordPress plugin before 1.9.6 does not properly validate the orderby GET parameter of the pending reviews page before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Rich Reviews by Starfish WordPress plugin before 1.9.6 does not properly validate the orderby GET parameter of the pending reviews page before using it in a SQL statement, 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

1.50%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Starfish	Rich Review	< 1.9.6

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2624882/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be7b102f-3982-46bd-a79c-203498f7c820Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2624882/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be7b102f-3982-46bd-a79c-203498f7c820Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24753?

How severe is CVE-2021-24753?

CVE-2021-24753 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24753?

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-2021-24753?

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Source: NVD / NIST