CVE-2021-24390 Alipay <= 3.7.2 - Authenticated SQL Injection

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can inject SQL via the proid parameter in the Alipay WordPress plugin to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-24390?

CVE-2021-24390 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown WordPress支付宝Alipay|财付通Tenpay|贝宝PayPal集成插件, published on 6 Sep 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A proid GET parameter of the WordPress支付宝Alipay|财付通Tenpay|贝宝PayPal集成插件 WordPress plugin through 3.7.2 is not sanitised, properly escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement not delimited by quotes, leading to SQL injection.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24390?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alipay Project Alipay.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24390?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24390 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-2021-24390 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24390 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hmc9-48x2-j657.

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