CVE-2021-24861 Quotes Collection <= 2.5.2 - Admin+ SQL Injection
An authenticated admin can exploit SQL injection in the Quotes Collection 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-2021-24861?
CVE-2021-24861 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Quotes Collection, published on 13 Dec 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Quotes Collection WordPress plugin through 2.5.2 does not validate and escape the bulkcheck parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24861?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quotes Collection Project Quotes Collection.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24861?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24861 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-2021-24861 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24861 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Quotes Collection
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xqqh-6x8q-wqhc.