CVE-2021-24858

Public Exploit

WP Cookie User Info < 1.0.9 - Admin+ SQL Injection

Description

The Cookie Notification Plugin for WordPress plugin before 1.0.9 does not sanitise or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, when retrieving the setting to edit in the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9bd1c040-09cc-4c2d-88c9-8406a653a48b	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24858?: CVE-2021-24858 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24858?: To fix CVE-2021-24858, 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-2021-24858 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24858 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-2021-24858?: CVE-2021-24858 affects Unknown Cookie Notification Plugin for WordPress – WP Cookie User Info.

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Description

Category

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

References

Frequently Asked Questions