CVE-2021-24506
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CVE-2021-24506 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Slider Hero with Animation, Video Background & Intro Maker WordPress plugin before 8.2.7 does not sanitise or escape the id attribute of its hero-button shortcode before using it in a SQL statement, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to perform SQL injection.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Slider Hero with Animation, Video Background & Intro Maker WordPress plugin before 8.2.7 does not sanitise or escape the id attribute of its hero-button shortcode before using it in a SQL statement, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quantumcloud | Slider Hero | < 8.2.7 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52c8755c-46b9-4383-8c8d-8816f03456b0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52c8755c-46b9-4383-8c8d-8816f03456b0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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