Is CVE-2021-24385 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-24385 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-24385 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-24385 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24385?

CVE-2021-24385 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-24385

CWE-89Published: July 12, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Filebird Plugin 4.7.3 introduced a SQL injection vulnerability as it is making SQL queries without escaping user input data from a HTTP post request. This is a major vulnerability as the user input is not escaped and passed directly to the get_col function and it allows SQL injection. The Rest API endpoint which invokes this function also does not have any required permissions/authentication and can be accessed by an anonymous user.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-24385 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.