CVE-2021-24931
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitSecure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking <= 2.8.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Published Feb 15, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024 · Also known as 0b52cc2a-c511-4801-8a95-f90d8d980c85
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-24931 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking (Ays-Pro), secure-copy-content-protection (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 15, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking 2.8.2, secure-copy-content-protection 2.8.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
79%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking WordPress plugin before 2.8.2 does not escape the sccp_id parameter of the ays_sccp_results_export_file AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 22, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 15, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Copy Content Protection and Content LockingAys-Pro | >= 2.8.2 | 2.8.2 |
| secure-copy-content-protectionwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 2.8.2 |
Patched Releases
Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking
2.8.2
secure-copy-content-protection
2.8.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 15, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 15, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 22, 2023
Last updated
Aug 3, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2022020063
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2021-24446
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2021-24874
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2021-24904
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2021-25014
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking WordPress plugin before 2.8.2 does not escape the sccp_id parameter of the ays_sccp_results_export_file AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection.
Affected: Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking (Ays-Pro) versions >= 2.8.2; secure-copy-content-protection (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 15, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking 2.8.2, secure-copy-content-protection 2.8.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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