CVE-2021-24959

Name: CVE-2021-24959
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-14T15:15:08.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24959 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Email Users WordPress plugin through 1.7.6 does not escape the data_raw parameter in the weu_selected_users_1 AJAX action, available to any authenticated users, allowing them to perform SQL injection attacks.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Email Users WordPress plugin through 1.7.6 does not escape the data_raw parameter in the weu_selected_users_1 AJAX action, available to any authenticated users, allowing them to perform SQL injection attacks.

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

2.21%

80.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Techspawn	Wp-Email-Users	<= 1.7.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0471d2e2-e759-468f-becd-0b062f00b435Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0471d2e2-e759-468f-becd-0b062f00b435Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24959?

How severe is CVE-2021-24959?

CVE-2021-24959 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24959?

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