CVE-2021-24395 Embed Youtube Video <= 1.0 - Authenticated SQL Injection
Authenticated attackers can exploit unsanitized input in the Embed Youtube Video plugin to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2021-24395?
CVE-2021-24395 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Embed Youtube Video, published on 6 Sep 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The editid GET parameter of the Embed Youtube Video WordPress plugin through 1.0 is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24395?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Geekwebsolution Embed Youtube Video.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24395?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24395 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-2021-24395 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24395 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7w7m-m5q2-wx8m.