PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24391: An editid GET parameter of the Cashtomer WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 is not properly sanitised, escaped or
CVE-2021-24391 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cashtomer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An editid GET parameter of the Cashtomer WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 is not properly sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to 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 | 2021-09-06 |
| 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-2021-24391?
cashtomer: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24391 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24391 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-2021-24391 affect?
CVE-2021-24391 affects cashtomer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An editid GET parameter of the Cashtomer WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 is not properly sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.
How urgent is CVE-2021-24391?
Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference