CVE-2021-24458
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CVE-2021-24458 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The get_ays_popupboxes() and get_popup_categories() functions of the Popup box WordPress plugin before 2.3.4 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the get_results() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The get_ays_popupboxes() and get_popup_categories() functions of the Popup box WordPress plugin before 2.3.4 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the get_results() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ays-Pro | Popup Box | < 2.3.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8a588266-54cd-4779-adcf-f9b9e226c297Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8a588266-54cd-4779-adcf-f9b9e226c297Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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