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CVE-2021-24199: wpDataTables < 3.4.2 - Blind SQL Injection via start Parameter

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 1.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2021-04-12 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-89

Description

The wpDataTables – Tables & Table Charts premium WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 allows a low privilege authenticated user to perform Boolean-based blind SQL Injection in the table list page on the endpoint /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=get_wdtable&table_id=1, on the 'start' HTTP POST parameter. This allows an attacker to access all the data in the database and obtain access to the WordPress application.

Affected products

• wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin: before 3.4.2 — fixed in 3.4.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin 3.4.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wpdatatables-ii/
• https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/
• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5c98c2d6-d002-4cff-9d6f-633cb3ec6280
• https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wpdatatables-ii/
• https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/
• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5c98c2d6-d002-4cff-9d6f-633cb3ec6280

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