CVE-2021-25114
CriticalExploitedThe Paid Memberships Pro WordPress plugin before 2.6.7 does not escape the discount_code in one of its REST route (available to unauthenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection
Published Feb 7, 2022 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as 09679bd2-c416-4037-bfa4-d56ba862113c
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-25114 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Paid Memberships Pro (Strangerstudios).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 11, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Paid Memberships Pro 2.6.7, Paid Memberships Pro 2.4.5.
- 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)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The Paid Memberships Pro WordPress plugin before 2.6.7 does not escape the discount_code in one of its REST route (available to unauthenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 11, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 11, 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Memberships ProStrangerstudios | >= 2.6.7 | 2.4.5 |
Patched Releases
Paid Memberships Pro
2.6.7, 2.4.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 7, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 11, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 11, 2024
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.paidmembershipspro.com/pmpro-update-2-6-7-security-release/
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/09679bd2-c416-4037-bfa4-d56ba862113c?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/09679bd2-c416-4037-bfa4-d56ba862113c?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Paid Memberships Pro WordPress plugin before 2.6.7 does not escape the discount_code in one of its REST route (available to unauthenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection
Affected: Paid Memberships Pro (Strangerstudios) versions >= 2.6.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 11, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Paid Memberships Pro 2.6.7, Paid Memberships Pro 2.4.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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