CVE-2021-24862

Name: CVE-2021-24862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-10T16:15:08.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 73.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24862 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin before 5.0.1.6 does not escape user input in its rm_chronos_ajax AJAX action before using it in a SQL statement when duplicating tasks in batches, which could lead to a SQL injection issue. EPSS estimates a 73.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin before 5.0.1.6 does not escape user input in its rm_chronos_ajax AJAX action before using it in a SQL statement when duplicating tasks in batches, which could lead to a 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

73.29%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metagauss	Registrationmagic	< 5.0.1.6

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165746/WordPress-RegistrationMagic-V-5.0.1.5-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Hacker5preme/Exploits/tree/main/Wordpress/CVE-2021-24862Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7d3af3b5-5548-419d-aa32-1f7b51622615Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165746/WordPress-RegistrationMagic-V-5.0.1.5-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Hacker5preme/Exploits/tree/main/Wordpress/CVE-2021-24862Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7d3af3b5-5548-419d-aa32-1f7b51622615Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24862?

How severe is CVE-2021-24862?

CVE-2021-24862 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 73.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24862?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST