CVE-2021-24919

Name: CVE-2021-24919
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-01T13:15:08.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24919 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Wicked Folders WordPress plugin before 2.8.10 does not sanitise and escape the folder_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the wicked_folders_save_sort_order AJAX action, available to any authenticated user. leading to an SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Wicked Folders WordPress plugin before 2.8.10 does not sanitise and escape the folder_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the wicked_folders_save_sort_order AJAX action, available to any authenticated user. leading to an SQL injection

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

1.52%

71.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wickedplugins	Wicked Folders	< 2.18.10

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2651221Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f472ec7d-765c-4266-ab9c-e2d06703ebb4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2651221Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f472ec7d-765c-4266-ab9c-e2d06703ebb4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24919?

How severe is CVE-2021-24919?

CVE-2021-24919 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24919?

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-2021-24919?

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

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST