CVE-2021-24949

Name: CVE-2021-24949
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-10T16:15:08.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24949 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The "WP Search Filters" widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor - Pro WordPress plugin before 5.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the option parameter before using it in a SQL statement, which could lead to SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "WP Search Filters" widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor - Pro WordPress plugin before 5.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the option parameter before using it in a SQL statement, which could lead to 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

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Posimyth	The Plus Addons For Elementor	< 5.0.7

References

https://roadmap.theplusaddons.com/updatesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9d7f8ba8-a5d5-4ec3-a48f-5cd4b115e8d5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://roadmap.theplusaddons.com/updatesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9d7f8ba8-a5d5-4ec3-a48f-5cd4b115e8d5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24949?

How severe is CVE-2021-24949?

CVE-2021-24949 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24949?

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-2021-24949?

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Source: NVD / NIST