CVE-2021-24401: The Edit domain functionality in the WP Domain Redirect WordPress plugin through 1.0 has an `editid` parameter

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24401?

wp-domain-redirect: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24401 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24401 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-2021-24401 affect?

CVE-2021-24401 affects wp-domain-redirect. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Edit domain functionality in the WP Domain Redirect WordPress plugin through 1.0 has an `editid` parameter which is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24401?

Priority 53/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24401 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wp-domain-redirect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Edit domain functionality in the WP Domain Redirect WordPress plugin through 1.0 has an `editid` parameter which is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
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	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2021-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp-domain-redirect project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-09-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-domain-redirect project wp-domain-redirect 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 wp-domain-redirect || rpm -q wp-domain-redirect || wp-domain-redirect --version

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

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-domain-redirect

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-domain-redirect

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-2021-24401?

wp-domain-redirect: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24401 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24401 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-2021-24401 affect?

CVE-2021-24401 affects wp-domain-redirect. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Edit domain functionality in the WP Domain Redirect WordPress plugin through 1.0 has an `editid` parameter which is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.

How urgent is CVE-2021-24401?

Priority 53/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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