CVE-2021-24337: The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced brows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24337?

video-embed-box: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24337 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24337 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-24337 affect?

CVE-2021-24337 affects video-embed-box. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped before being used in a SQL statement, allowing low privilege users, such as subscriber

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24337?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24337 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting video-embed-box. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped before being used in a SQL statement, allowing low privilege users, such as subscribers, to perform SQL injection.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2021-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: video-embed-box project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-06-07 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

video-embed-box project video-embed-box UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy video-embed-box || rpm -q video-embed-box || video-embed-box --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade video-embed-box

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade video-embed-box

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-24337?

video-embed-box: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24337 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24337 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-2021-24337 affect?

CVE-2021-24337 affects video-embed-box. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped before being used in a SQL statement, allowing low privilege users, such as subscriber

How urgent is CVE-2021-24337?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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