CVE-2021-24791

Public Exploit
Header Footer Code Manager < 1.1.14 - Admin+ SQL Injections

Description

The Header Footer Code Manager WordPress plugin before 1.1.14 does not validate and escape the "orderby" and "order" request parameters before using them in a SQL statement when viewing the Snippets admin dashboard, leading to SQL injections

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.51% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Header Footer Code Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d55caa9b-d50f-4c13-bc69-dc475641735f third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24791?
CVE-2021-24791 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24791?
To fix CVE-2021-24791, 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-2021-24791 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24791 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24791?
CVE-2021-24791 affects Unknown Header Footer Code Manager.
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