CVE-2021-24869

Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache SQL injection

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.18%

Published16 Jan 2024

Description

The WP Fastest Cache WordPress plugin before 0.9.5 does not escape user input in the set_urls_with_terms method before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by low privilege users such as subscriber

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache< 0.9.5

Remediation

Fixed in

Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache≥ 0.9.5

References

https://jetpack.com/2021/10/14/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-wp-fastest-cache-plugin/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b2233795-1a32-45fc-9d51-b6bd0a073f5b/Third Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-24869 being actively exploited?

CVE-2021-24869 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.18%.

How severe is CVE-2021-24869?

CVE-2021-24869 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-24869?

Affected products include Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24869?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache 0.9.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.