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CVE-2021-24858

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.32%

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CVE-2021-24858 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Cookie Notification Plugin for WordPress plugin before 1.0.9 does not sanitise or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, when retrieving the setting to edit in the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cookie Notification Plugin for WordPress plugin before 1.0.9 does not sanitise or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, when retrieving the setting to edit in the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection

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
1.32%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AccesspressthemesWp Cookie User Info< 1.0.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24858?
The Cookie Notification Plugin for WordPress plugin before 1.0.9 does not sanitise or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, when retrieving the setting to edit in the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection
How severe is CVE-2021-24858?
CVE-2021-24858 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24858?
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