CVE-2021-24762

Name: CVE-2021-24762
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-01T13:15:08.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 86.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24762 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Perfect Survey WordPress plugin before 1.5.2 does not validate and escape the question_id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the get_question AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection.. EPSS estimates a 86.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Perfect Survey WordPress plugin before 1.5.2 does not validate and escape the question_id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the get_question AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

86.90%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getperfectsurvey	Perfect Survey	< 1.5.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166072/WordPress-Perfect-Survey-1.5.1-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c1620905-7c31-4e62-80f5-1d9635be11adExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166072/WordPress-Perfect-Survey-1.5.1-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c1620905-7c31-4e62-80f5-1d9635be11adExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24762?

How severe is CVE-2021-24762?

CVE-2021-24762 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 86.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24762?

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-2021-24762?

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Source: NVD / NIST