PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24451: The Export Users With Meta WordPress plugin before 0.6.5 did not escape the list of roles to export before usi
CVE-2021-24451 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting export users with meta. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Export Users With Meta WordPress plugin before 0.6.5 did not escape the list of roles to export before using them in a SQL statement in the export functionality, available to admins, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection.
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 | 1.4% (top 27%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2021-07-06 |
| 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-2021-24451?
export users with meta: upgrade to 0.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24451 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24451 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-2021-24451 affect?
CVE-2021-24451 affects export users with meta. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Export Users With Meta WordPress plugin before 0.6.5 did not escape the list of roles to export before using them in a SQL statement in the export functionality, available to admins, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection.
How urgent is CVE-2021-24451?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference