CVE-2021-24550
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CVE-2021-24550 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Broken Link Manager WordPress plugin through 0.6.5 does not sanitise, validate or escape the url GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when retrieving an URL to edit, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Broken Link Manager WordPress plugin through 0.6.5 does not sanitise, validate or escape the url GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when retrieving an URL to edit, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Link Manager Project | Broken Link Manager | <= 0.6.5 |
References
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-broken-link-manager/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1bf65448-689c-474d-a566-c9b6797d3e4aExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-broken-link-manager/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1bf65448-689c-474d-a566-c9b6797d3e4aExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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