CVE-2021-24786

Public Exploit
Download Monitor < 4.4.5 - Admin+ SQL Injection

Description

The Download Monitor WordPress plugin before 4.4.5 does not properly validate and escape the "orderby" GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when viewing the logs, leading to an SQL Injection issue

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.57% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Download Monitor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a6571f16-66d2-449e-af83-1c6ddd56edfa exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24786?
CVE-2021-24786 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24786?
To fix CVE-2021-24786, 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-2021-24786 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24786 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24786?
CVE-2021-24786 affects Unknown Download Monitor.
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