CVE-2021-24554: The Paytm – Donation Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape the id GET pa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24554?

paytm-pay: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24554 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24554 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-2021-24554 affect?

CVE-2021-24554 affects paytm-pay. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Paytm – Donation Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when deleting donations, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24554?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24554 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting paytm-pay. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Paytm – Donation Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when deleting donations, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: 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	6.6% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2021-08-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: freelancetoindia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-23 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freelancetoindia paytm-pay UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy paytm-pay || rpm -q paytm-pay || paytm-pay --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade paytm-pay

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade paytm-pay

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Paytm Donation <=1.3.2 - Authenticated SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2021-24554?

paytm-pay: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24554 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24554 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-2021-24554 affect?

CVE-2021-24554 affects paytm-pay. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Paytm – Donation Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise, validate or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when deleting donations, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue

How urgent is CVE-2021-24554?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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