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CVE-2021-24551

9.8 · CRITICAL

The Edit Comments WordPress plugin through 0.3 does not sanitise, validate or escape the jal_edit_comments GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection issue

Published Aug 23, 2021CWE-89EPSS 1.91%

Overview

CVE-2021-24551 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 23, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Edit Comments WordPress plugin through 0.3 does not sanitise, validate or escape the jal_edit_comments GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, 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-edit-comments/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/e62fb8db-384f-4384-ad24-e10eb9058ed5Refcodevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-edit-comments/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/e62fb8db-384f-4384-ad24-e10eb9058ed5

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24551?

CVE-2021-24551 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 23, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-24551?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-24551?

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-2021-24551?

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