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CVE-2021-24858

7.2 · HIGH

The Cookie Notification Plugin for WordPress plugin before 1.0.9 does not sanitise or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, when retrieving the setting to edit in the admi…

Published Jan 24, 2022CWE-89EPSS 1.32%

Overview

CVE-2021-24858 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2022 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 Cookie Notification Plugin for WordPress plugin before 1.0.9 does not sanitise or escape the id GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, when retrieving the setting to edit in the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection

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

Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/9bd1c040-09cc-4c2d-88c9-8406a653a48bRefwpscan.com/vulnerability/9bd1c040-09cc-4c2d-88c9-8406a653a48b

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24858?

CVE-2021-24858 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-24858?

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-2021-24858?

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-2021-24858?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-24858 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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