CVE-2021-26754
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.61%
Last modified
CVE-2021-26754 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. wpDataTables before 3.4.1 mishandles order direction for server-side tables, aka admin-ajax.php?action=get_wdtable order[0][dir] SQL injection.. EPSS estimates a 4.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
wpDataTables before 3.4.1 mishandles order direction for server-side tables, aka admin-ajax.php?action=get_wdtable order[0][dir] SQL injection.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpdatatables | Wpdatatables | < 3.4.1 |
References
- https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wpdatatables-i/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdatatables/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wpdatatables-i/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdatatables/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-26754?
wpDataTables before 3.4.1 mishandles order direction for server-side tables, aka admin-ajax.php?action=get_wdtable order[0][dir] SQL injection.
How severe is CVE-2021-26754?
CVE-2021-26754 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26754?
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.
How Strix Helps
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