Strix
26.1K

CVE-2021-24877

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.24%

Last modified

CVE-2021-24877 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The MainWP Child WordPress plugin before 4.1.8 does not validate the orderby and order parameter before using them in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin when the Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin is installed. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MainWP Child WordPress plugin before 4.1.8 does not validate the orderby and order parameter before using them in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin when the Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin is installed

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
1.24%

65.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MainwpMainwp Child< 4.1.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24877?
The MainWP Child WordPress plugin before 4.1.8 does not validate the orderby and order parameter before using them in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin when the Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin is installed
How severe is CVE-2021-24877?
CVE-2021-24877 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24877?
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-2021-24877?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST