PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24662: The Game Server Status WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate or escape the server_id parameter before
CVE-2021-24662 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting game-server-status. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Game Server Status WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate or escape the server_id parameter before using it in SQL statement, leading to an Authenticated SQL Injection in an admin page
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 | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2021-10-25 |
| 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-2021-24662?
game-server-status: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24662 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24662 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-2021-24662 affect?
CVE-2021-24662 affects game-server-status. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Game Server Status WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate or escape the server_id parameter before using it in SQL statement, leading to an Authenticated SQL Injection in an admin page
How urgent is CVE-2021-24662?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference