CVE-2021-38324

Name: CVE-2021-38324
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-09T19:15:14.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38324 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The SP Rental Manager WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the orderby parameter found in the ~/user/shortcodes.php file which allows attackers to retrieve information contained in a site's database, in versions up to and including 1.5.3.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SP Rental Manager WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the orderby parameter found in the ~/user/shortcodes.php file which allows attackers to retrieve information contained in a site's database, in versions up to and including 1.5.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smartypantsplugins	Sp Rental Manager	<= 1.5.3

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sp-rental-manager/tags/1.5.3/user/shortcodes.php#L389Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38324Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sp-rental-manager/tags/1.5.3/user/shortcodes.php#L389Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38324Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38324?

How severe is CVE-2021-38324?

CVE-2021-38324 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38324?

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-2021-38324?

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Source: NVD / NIST