CVE-2021-24140 — HIGH (7.2)

Q: What is CVE-2021-24140?

CVE-2021-24140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unvalidated input in the Ajax Load More WordPress plugin, versions before 5.3.2, lead to SQL Injection in POST /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with param repeater=' or sleep(5)#&type=test.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-24140?

CVE-2021-24140 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24140?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Connekthq Ajax Load More.

Vulnerability Description

Unvalidated input in the Ajax Load More WordPress plugin, versions before 5.3.2, lead to SQL Injection in POST /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with param repeater=' or sleep(5)#&type=test.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Connekthq	Ajax Load More	< 5.3.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1876312e-3dba-4909-97a5-afbb76fbc056Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1876312e-3dba-4909-97a5-afbb76fbc056Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24140?

CVE-2021-24140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Unvalidated input in the Ajax Load More WordPress plugin, versions before 5.3.2, lead to SQL Injection in POST /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with param repeater=' or sleep(5)#&type=test.

How severe is CVE-2021-24140?

CVE-2021-24140 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24140?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Connekthq Ajax Load More.