CVE-2021-24846: The get_query() function of the Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Status WordPress plugin before 1.9.7, used by the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24846?

ni woocommerce custom order status: upgrade to 1.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24846 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24846 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-2021-24846 affect?

CVE-2021-24846 affects ni woocommerce custom order status. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The get_query() function of the Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Status WordPress plugin before 1.9.7, used by the niwoocos_ajax AJAX action, available to all authenticated users, does not properly sanitise the sort parameter before using it in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-24846?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-24846 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ni woocommerce custom order status. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The get_query() function of the Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Status WordPress plugin before 1.9.7, used by the niwoocos_ajax AJAX action, available to all authenticated users, does not properly sanitise the sort parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection, exploitable by any authenticated users, such as subscriber

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2021-12-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ni woocommerce custom order status project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-21 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ni woocommerce custom order status project ni woocommerce custom order status UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.7

Fixed in: 1.9.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ni-woocommerce-custom-order-status || rpm -q ni-woocommerce-custom-order-status || ni-woocommerce-custom-order-status --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ni-woocommerce-custom-order-status

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ni-woocommerce-custom-order-status

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-2021-24846?

ni woocommerce custom order status: upgrade to 1.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-24846 being exploited?

CVE-2021-24846 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-2021-24846 affect?

CVE-2021-24846 affects ni woocommerce custom order status. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The get_query() function of the Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Status WordPress plugin before 1.9.7, used by the niwoocos_ajax AJAX action, available to all authenticated users, does not properly sanitise the sort parameter before using it in

How urgent is CVE-2021-24846?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · WooCommerce vulnerabilities

References

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