CVE-2021-24337 Video Embed <= 1.0 - Authenticated (subscriber+) SQL Injection
Low-privilege users can perform SQL injection via the id parameter in the Video Embed WordPress plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2021-24337?
CVE-2021-24337 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Video Embed, published on 7 Jun 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The id GET parameter of one of the Video Embed WordPress plugin through 1.0's page (available via forced browsing) is not sanitised, validated or escaped before being used in a SQL statement, allowing low privilege users, such as subscribers, to perform SQL injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24337?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Video-Embed-Box Project Video-Embed-Box.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24337?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24337 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-2021-24337 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24337 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9r6g-wcvh-p5j6.