CVE-2021-24931

Name: CVE-2021-24931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-06T16:15:08.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 78.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24931 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking WordPress plugin before 2.8.2 does not escape the sccp_id parameter of the ays_sccp_results_export_file AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection.. EPSS estimates a 78.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking WordPress plugin before 2.8.2 does not escape the sccp_id parameter of the ays_sccp_results_export_file AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection.

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

78.81%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ays-Pro	Secure Copy Content Protection And Content Locking	< 2.8.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165946/WordPress-Secure-Copy-Content-Protection-And-Content-Locking-2.8.1-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cd52d61-af75-43ed-9b99-b46c471c4231Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165946/WordPress-Secure-Copy-Content-Protection-And-Content-Locking-2.8.1-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cd52d61-af75-43ed-9b99-b46c471c4231Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24931?

How severe is CVE-2021-24931?

CVE-2021-24931 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 78.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24931?

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