CVE-2021-24846Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Authenticated SQL injection via unsanitized sort parameter

Published Dec 21, 2021 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

SQL injection in Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Status before 1.9.7 allows remote authenticated users to manipulate database queries via sort. The get_query() function inserts the AJAX action's attacker-controlled sort value into an SQL statement without adequate sanitization. Subscriber-level access is sufficient, and the verified time-delay proof of concept confirms attacker-controlled SQL evaluation.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability1.32%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Status before 1.9.7 allows remote authenticated users to manipulate database queries via sort. The get_query() function inserts the AJAX action's attacker-controlled sort value into an SQL statement without adequate sanitization. Subscriber-level access is sufficient, and the verified time-delay proof of concept confirms attacker-controlled SQL evaluation.

The record

CVE
CVE-2021-24846
Published
Dec 21, 2021
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Anzar Ahmed
Product
Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Status
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 21, 2021CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=1.9.7 <1.9.7

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Anzar Ahmed · Ni WooCommerce Custom Order Statusversion=1.9.7 <1.9.7

Published CVSS scores

6.5NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.8NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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