CVE-2021-24627 G Auto-Hyperlink <= 1.0.1 - Admin+ SQL Injection
Authenticated attackers can inject SQL via the id parameter in the G Auto-Hyperlink WordPress plugin admin dashboard.
- 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-2021-24627?
CVE-2021-24627 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown G Auto-Hyperlink, published on 8 Nov 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The G Auto-Hyperlink WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise or escape an 'id' GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement, to select data to be displayed in the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated SQL injection
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24627?
It affects 1 product.
Products include G Auto-Hyperlink Project G Auto-Hyperlink.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24627?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24627 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-2021-24627 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-24627 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-37r6-42gm-rcgg.