CVE-2021-24786
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
17.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-04
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 4.4.5 does not properly validate and escape the "orderby" GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when viewing the logs, leading to an SQL Injection issue
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-01-03
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-50695
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-24786?
The Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 4.4.5 does not properly validate and escape the "orderby" GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when viewing the logs, leading to an SQL Injection issue
Is CVE-2021-24786 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24786 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 17.3% on 2026-10-04, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24786?
CVE-2021-24786 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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