CVE-2021-24866

Name: CVE-2021-24866
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-06T16:15:08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24866 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Data Access WordPress plugin before 5.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape the backup_date parameter before using it a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection issue and could allow arbitrary table deletion. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Data Access WordPress plugin before 5.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape the backup_date parameter before using it a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection issue and could allow arbitrary table deletion

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

1.57%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpdataaccess	Wp Data Access	< 5.0.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a9073616-ffd6-4956-b2e7-0fb2eac6e9b5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a9073616-ffd6-4956-b2e7-0fb2eac6e9b5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24866?

How severe is CVE-2021-24866?

CVE-2021-24866 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24866?

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-2021-24866?

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Source: NVD / NIST