CVE-2021-24931
High PUBLISHEDSecure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking < 2.8.2 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking WordPress plugin before 2.8.2 does not escape the sccp_id parameter of the ays_sccp_results_export_file AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection.
- CVE Published
- Dec 06, 2021
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 05, 2025
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- 78.8%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown |
Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking
|
2.8.2 to < 2.8.2 |
Affected |
CVE References
- wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cd52d61-af75-43ed-9b99-b46c47... wpscan.com · CVE Record https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cd52d61-af75-43ed-9b99-b46c471c4231
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/165946/WordPress-Secure-Copy-Content-P... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165946/WordPress-Secure-Copy-Con...
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-06-05 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2021/CVE-2021-24931.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-06-05 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2026-06-12 14:20:20 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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14:20 UTC about 2 months ago14:20 UTC · about 2 months ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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15:55 UTC over 4 years ago15:55 UTC · over 4 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 5 years ago00:00 UTC · over 5 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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