CVE-2021-24750Visitor Statistics SQL Injection
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) <= 4.7 - SQL Injection
Published Dec 21, 2021 · Updated Aug 3, 2024 · Also known as 9687e8e5-add1-477d-9cb7-f94b8af10da5, WORDFENCE-9687e8e5-add1-477d-9cb7-f94b8af10da5
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-24750 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Visitor Statistics (Codepress), wp-stats-manager (wordpress-plugin), WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 31, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Visitor Statistics 4.8, WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) 4.8, wp-stats-manager 4.8.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 31, 2022
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape the refUrl in the refDetails AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 31, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor StatisticsCodepress | See advisory | 4.8 |
| wp-stats-managerwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 4.8 |
| WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) | >= 4.8 | 4.8 |
Patched Releases
Visitor Statistics
4.8
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
4.8
wp-stats-manager
4.8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 21, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 31, 2022
Last updated
Aug 3, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorywordfence.com · 9687e8e5-add1-477d-9cb7-f94b8af10da5
- advisorywordfence.com · 9687e8e5-add1-477d-9cb7-f94b8af10da5
- patchplugins.trac.wordpress.org · 2622268
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · WordPress-WP-Visitor-Statistics-4.7-SQL-Injecti…
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 4.8 does not properly sanitise and escape the refUrl in the refDetails AJAX action, available to any authenticated user, which could allow users with a role as low as subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks
Affected: Visitor Statistics (Codepress); wp-stats-manager (wordpress-plugin); WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) versions >= 4.8. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 31, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Visitor Statistics 4.8, WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) 4.8, wp-stats-manager 4.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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