Is CVE-2021-47941 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-47941 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-47941 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-47941 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-47941?

CVE-2021-47941 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-47941

CWE-89Published: May 10, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:20.1th

Official Description

WordPress Plugin Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the wp_sap cookie parameter. Attackers can craft SQL payloads in the cookie to extract sensitive database information including usernames, passwords, and other confidential data from the WordPress database.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-47941 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), with a CVSS base score of 8.2.

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