CVE-2021-24399 The Sorter <= 1.0 - Authenticated SQL Injection
Authenticated attackers can inject SQL via the area_id parameter in The Sorter WordPress plugin, potentially reading 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-2021-24399?
CVE-2021-24399 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown The Sorter, published on 20 Sep 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The check_order function of The Sorter WordPress plugin through 1.0 uses an `area_id` parameter which 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-2021-24399?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ombu the Sorter.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24399?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24399 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-2021-24399 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24399 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pg3h-mxmj-rvc4.