CVE-2021-26754 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can exploit SQL injection in wpDataTables to read or modify database contents via the admin-ajax.php endpoint.
- 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-2021-26754?
CVE-2021-26754 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
wpDataTables before 3.4.1 mishandles order direction for server-side tables, aka admin-ajax.php?action=get_wdtable order[0][dir] SQL injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26754?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpdatatables Wpdatatables.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26754?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26754 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-2021-26754 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26754 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f3f2-q9f6-v9qq.