PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24336: The FlightLog WordPress plugin through 3.0.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape various POST parameters bef
CVE-2021-24336 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting flightlog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The FlightLog WordPress plugin through 3.0.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape various POST parameters before using them a SQL statement, leading to SQL injections exploitable by editor and administrator users
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2021-06-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-24336?
flightlog: upgrade to newer than 3.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24336 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24336 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-24336 affect?
CVE-2021-24336 affects flightlog. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The FlightLog WordPress plugin through 3.0.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape various POST parameters before using them a SQL statement, leading to SQL injections exploitable by editor and administrator users
How urgent is CVE-2021-24336?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference