CVE-2021-24866 WP Data Access < 5.0.0 - Admin+ SQL Injection
An authenticated admin can exploit SQL injection in the backup_date parameter to delete arbitrary database tables in the WP Data Access plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-24866?
CVE-2021-24866 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown WP Data Access, published on 6 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Data Access WordPress plugin before 5.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape the backup_date parameter before using it a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection issue and could allow arbitrary table deletion
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24866?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpdataaccess Wp Data Access.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24866?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24866 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-2021-24866 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24866 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown WP Data Access
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6857-r4gq-xgmw.