CVE-2021-24348

Public Exploit

Side Menu < 3.1.5 - Authenticated (admin+) SQL Injection

Description

The menu delete functionality of the Side Menu – add fixed side buttons WordPress plugin before 3.1.5, available to Administrator users takes the did GET parameter and uses it into an SQL statement without proper sanitisation, validation or escaping, therefore leading to a SQL Injection issue

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e0ca257e-6e78-4611-a9ad-be43d37cf474	third party advisory exploit
https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-side-menu/	exploit third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24348?: CVE-2021-24348 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24348?: To fix CVE-2021-24348, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24348 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24348 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24348?: CVE-2021-24348 affects Unknown Side Menu – add fixed side buttons.

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Description

Category

CWE-89 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

Frequently Asked Questions