CVE-2021-24557 M-vSlider <= 2.1.3 - Authenticated (admin+) SQL Injection
Authenticated administrators can exploit SQL injection in the M-vSlider 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-2021-24557?
CVE-2021-24557 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown M-vSlider, published on 23 Aug 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The update functionality in the rslider_page uses an rs_id POST parameter which is not validated, sanitised or escaped before being inserted in sql query, therefore leading to SQL injection for users having Administrator role.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24557?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nimble3 M-Vslider.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24557?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24557 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-2021-24557 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24557 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-chxv-69f7-52q5.