CVE-2021-24521

Public Exploit

Side Menu Lite < 2.2.1 - Authenticated SQL Injection

Description

The Side Menu Lite – add sticky fixed buttons WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not properly sanitize input values from the browser when building an SQL statement. Users with the administrator role or permission to manage this plugin could perform an SQL Injection attack.

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eb21ebc5-265c-4378-b2c6-62f6bc2f69cd	third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/pang0lin/CVEproject/blob/main/wordpress_side-menu-lite_sqli.md	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24521?: CVE-2021-24521 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24521?: To fix CVE-2021-24521, 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-2021-24521 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24521 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-2021-24521?: CVE-2021-24521 affects Unknown Side Menu Lite – add sticky fixed 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