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CVE-2021-24791

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 5.03%

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CVE-2021-24791 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Header Footer Code Manager WordPress plugin before 1.1.14 does not validate and escape the "orderby" and "order" request parameters before using them in a SQL statement when viewing the Snippets admin dashboard, leading to SQL injections. EPSS estimates a 5.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Header Footer Code Manager WordPress plugin before 1.1.14 does not validate and escape the "orderby" and "order" request parameters before using them in a SQL statement when viewing the Snippets admin dashboard, leading to SQL injections

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
5.03%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DraftpressHeader Footer Code Manager< 1.1.14

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24791?
The Header Footer Code Manager WordPress plugin before 1.1.14 does not validate and escape the "orderby" and "order" request parameters before using them in a SQL statement when viewing the Snippets admin dashboard, leading to SQL injections
How severe is CVE-2021-24791?
CVE-2021-24791 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24791?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST