CVE-2021-24865

Public Exploit
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended < 0.8.8.7 - Admin+ SQL Injection

Description

The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin before 0.8.8.7 does not validate the order and orderby parameters before using them in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection issue

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.51%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/055a2dcf-77ec-4e54-be7d-9c47f7730d1b third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2648200 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24865?
CVE-2021-24865 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24865?
To fix CVE-2021-24865, 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-2021-24865 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24865 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-2021-24865?
CVE-2021-24865 affects Unknown Advanced Custom Fields: Extended.
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