CVE-2021-24827
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
The Asgaros Forum WordPress plugin before 1.15.13 does not validate and escape user input when subscribing to a topic before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection issue
Risk Analysis
The Asgaros Forum WordPress plugin contains a SQL injection vulnerability that unauthenticated users can exploit by subscribing to a topic. This flaw is listed in CISA's KEV, confirming its active exploitation and highlighting the immediate need for remediation.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. The SQL injection can be triggered remotely by unauthenticated users.
Upgrade the Asgaros Forum WordPress plugin to version 1.15.13 or newer to patch this SQL injection vulnerability. Implement robust input validation and escaping for all user-supplied data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-24827 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2021-24827 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-24827 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1