CVE-2021-24506

Public Exploit
Slider Hero < 8.2.7 - Contributor+ SQL Injection

Description

The Slider Hero with Animation, Video Background & Intro Maker WordPress plugin before 8.2.7 does not sanitise or escape the id attribute of its hero-button shortcode before using it in a SQL statement, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to perform SQL injection.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.53%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Slider Hero with Animation, Video Background & Intro Maker
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52c8755c-46b9-4383-8c8d-8816f03456b0 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24506?
CVE-2021-24506 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24506?
To fix CVE-2021-24506, 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-2021-24506 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24506 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-2021-24506?
CVE-2021-24506 affects Unknown Slider Hero with Animation, Video Background & Intro Maker.
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