CVE-2021-24957

Name: CVE-2021-24957
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-25T16:16:07.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24957 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Advanced Page Visit Counter WordPress plugin before 6.1.6 does not escape the artID parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the apvc_reset_count_art AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, leading to a SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Advanced Page Visit Counter WordPress plugin before 6.1.6 does not escape the artID parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the apvc_reset_count_art AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, leading to a 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

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advanced Page Visit Counter Project	Advanced Page Visit Counter	< 6.1.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a282606f-6abf-4f75-99c9-dab0bea8cc96Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a282606f-6abf-4f75-99c9-dab0bea8cc96Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24957?

How severe is CVE-2021-24957?

CVE-2021-24957 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24957?

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