CVE-2021-24151
Benjaminrojas Wp Editor SQL injection
- Published16 Jan 2024
Description
The WP Editor WordPress plugin before 1.2.7 did not sanitise or validate its setting fields leading to an authenticated (admin+) blind SQL injection issue via an arbitrary parameter when making a request to save the settings.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2021-24151 being actively exploited?
CVE-2021-24151 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.77%.
How severe is CVE-2021-24151?
CVE-2021-24151 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2021-24151?
Affected products include Benjaminrojas Wp Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24151?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Benjaminrojas Wp Editor 1.2.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.