Is CVE-2021-24949 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-24949 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-24949 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-24949 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24949?

CVE-2021-24949 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-24949

CWE-89Published: January 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The "WP Search Filters" widget of The Plus Addons for Elementor - Pro WordPress plugin before 5.0.7 does not sanitise and escape the option parameter before using it in a SQL statement, which could lead to SQL injection

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-24949 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.