CVE-2021-24957Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Authenticated blind SQL injection via unescaped artID

Published Apr 25, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

SQL injection in Advanced Page Visit Counter before 6.1.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute database queries via artID. The apvc_reset_count_art AJAX action inserts the artID parameter into a SQL statement without escaping it. Any authenticated WordPress account can submit the request; the published proof of concept demonstrates time-based blind query execution.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability1.34%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Advanced Page Visit Counter before 6.1.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute database queries via artID. The apvc_reset_count_art AJAX action inserts the artID parameter into a SQL statement without escaping it. Any authenticated WordPress account can submit the request; the published proof of concept demonstrates time-based blind query execution.

The record

CVE
CVE-2021-24957
Published
Apr 25, 2022
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Page Visit Counter
Product
Advanced Page Visit Counter
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 25, 2022CVE 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=6.1.6 <6.1.6

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Page Visit Counter · Advanced Page Visit Counterversion=6.1.6 <6.1.6

Published CVSS scores

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

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 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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