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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2021-24459

The get_results() and get_items() functions in the Survey Maker WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the ge...

Vulnerability Description

The get_results() and get_items() functions in the Survey Maker WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the get_results() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Ays-ProSurvey Maker< 1.5.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24459?

CVE-2021-24459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The get_results() and get_items() functions in the Survey Maker WordPress plugin before 1.5.6 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the ge...

How severe is CVE-2021-24459?

CVE-2021-24459 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-2021-24459?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ays-Pro Survey Maker.