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CVE-2021-24348

7.2 · HIGH

The menu delete functionality of the Side Menu – add fixed side buttons WordPress plugin before 3.1.5, available to Administrator users takes the did GET parameter and uses it into an SQL statement…

Published Jun 14, 2021CWE-89EPSS 1.57%

Overview

CVE-2021-24348 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The menu delete functionality of the Side Menu – add fixed side buttons WordPress plugin before 3.1.5, available to Administrator users takes the did GET parameter and uses it into an SQL statement without proper sanitisation, validation or escaping, therefore leading to a SQL Injection issue

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refcodevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-side-menu/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/e0ca257e-6e78-4611-a9ad-be43d37cf474Refcodevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-side-menu/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/e0ca257e-6e78-4611-a9ad-be43d37cf474

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24348?

CVE-2021-24348 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 14, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-24348?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-24348?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-24348?

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