CVE-2021-24575 WPSchoolPress < 2.1.10 - Multiple Authenticated SQL Injections

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via unsanitized POST variables in the WPSchoolPress plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-24575?

CVE-2021-24575 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown School Management System – WPSchoolPress, published on 8 Nov 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The School Management System – WPSchoolPress WordPress plugin before 2.1.10 does not properly sanitize or use prepared statements before using POST variable in SQL queries, leading to SQL injection in multiple actions available to various authenticated users, from simple subscribers/students to teachers and above.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24575?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Igexsolutions Wpschoolpress.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24575?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24575 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-2021-24575 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24575 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jx26-7xc3-2xc3.

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