Vulnerability Description
A c GET parameter of the Comment Highlighter WordPress plugin through 0.13 is not properly sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Comment Highlighter Project | Comment Highlighter | <= 0.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-comment-highlighter/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/24969766-19e3-47cd-b32c-6c3330651d1fExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-comment-highlighter/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/24969766-19e3-47cd-b32c-6c3330651d1fExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24393?
CVE-2021-24393 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). A c GET parameter of the Comment Highlighter WordPress plugin through 0.13 is not properly sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injection.
How severe is CVE-2021-24393?
CVE-2021-24393 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-2021-24393?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Comment Highlighter Project Comment Highlighter.