CVE-2021-24361 GeoDirectory Location Manager < 2.1.0.10 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injections
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL commands via AJAX parameters in the GeoDirectory Location Manager plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-24361?
CVE-2021-24361 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in AyeCode Ltd Location Manager, published on 21 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In the Location Manager WordPress plugin before 2.1.0.10, the AJAX action gd_popular_location_list did not properly sanitise or validate some of its POST parameters, which are then used in a SQL statement, leading to unauthenticated SQL Injection issues.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24361?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ayecode Location Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24361?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24361 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-2021-24361 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24361 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8ch7-9mp4-rh74.