CVE-2021-24869

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified

CVE-2021-24869 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Fastest Cache WordPress plugin before 0.9.5 does not escape user input in the set_urls_with_terms method before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by low privilege users such as subscriber. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Fastest Cache WordPress plugin before 0.9.5 does not escape user input in the set_urls_with_terms method before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by low privilege users such as subscriber

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
1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WpfastestcacheWp Fastest Cache< 0.9.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24869?
The WP Fastest Cache WordPress plugin before 0.9.5 does not escape user input in the set_urls_with_terms method before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by low privilege users such as subscriber
How severe is CVE-2021-24869?
CVE-2021-24869 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24869?
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