CVE-2021-25007: The MOLIE WordPress plugin through 0.5 does not validate and escape a post parameter before using in a SQL sta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-25007?

molie instructure canvas linking tool: upgrade to newer than 0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-25007 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25007 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-2021-25007 affect?

CVE-2021-25007 affects molie instructure canvas linking tool. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The MOLIE WordPress plugin through 0.5 does not validate and escape a post parameter before using in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL Injection

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-25007?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-25007 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting molie instructure canvas linking tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MOLIE WordPress plugin through 0.5 does not validate and escape a post parameter before using in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL Injection

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: molie instructure canvas linking tool project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

molie instructure canvas linking tool project molie instructure canvas linking tool UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy molie-instructure-canvas-linking-tool || rpm -q molie-instructure-canvas-linking-tool || molie-instructure-canvas-linking-tool --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade molie-instructure-canvas-linking-tool

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade molie-instructure-canvas-linking-tool

Note

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

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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-2021-25007?

molie instructure canvas linking tool: upgrade to newer than 0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25007 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25007 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-2021-25007 affect?

CVE-2021-25007 affects molie instructure canvas linking tool. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The MOLIE WordPress plugin through 0.5 does not validate and escape a post parameter before using in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL Injection

How urgent is CVE-2021-25007?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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