CVE-2021-24337
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CVE-2021-24337 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped before being used in a SQL statement, allowing low privilege users, such as subscribers, to perform SQL injection.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped before being used in a SQL statement, allowing low privilege users, such as subscribers, to perform SQL injection.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Video-Embed-Box Project | Video-Embed-Box | <= 1.0 |
References
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-video-embed-box/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a8fd8dd4-5b5e-462e-8dae-065d5e2d003aExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-video-embed-box/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a8fd8dd4-5b5e-462e-8dae-065d5e2d003aExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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