CVE-2021-24183 Tutor LMS < 1.8.3 - SQL Injection via tutor_quiz_builder_get_question_form

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Students can exploit a SQL injection vulnerability in the Tutor LMS WordPress plugin to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-24183?

CVE-2021-24183 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution, published on 5 Apr 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The tutor_quiz_builder_get_question_form AJAX action from the Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.8.3 was vulnerable to UNION based SQL injection that could be exploited by students.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24183?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Themeum Tutor Lms.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24183?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2021-24183 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24183 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vfx3-5xwg-q5jm.

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