Vulnerability Description
The Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey Plugin for WordPress plugin before 7.1.12 did not sanitise the result_id GET parameter on pages with the [qsm_result] shortcode without id attribute, concatenating it in a SQL statement and leading to an SQL injection. The lowest role allowed to use this shortcode in post or pages being author, such user could gain unauthorised access to the DBMS. If the shortcode (without the id attribute) is embed on a public page or post, then unauthenticated users could exploit the injection.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Expresstech | Quiz And Survey Master | < 7.1.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2479603/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3b52b25c-82a1-41c7-83ac-92e244f7c5abExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2479603/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3b52b25c-82a1-41c7-83ac-92e244f7c5abExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24221?
CVE-2021-24221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Quiz And Survey Master – Best Quiz, Exam and Survey Plugin for WordPress plugin before 7.1.12 did not sanitise the result_id GET parameter on pages with the [qsm_result] shortcode without id attri...
How severe is CVE-2021-24221?
CVE-2021-24221 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Expresstech Quiz And Survey Master.