Vulnerability Description
The Broken Link Manager WordPress plugin through 0.6.5 does not sanitise, validate or escape the url GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when retrieving an URL to edit, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Link Manager Project | Broken Link Manager | <= 0.6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-broken-link-manager/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1bf65448-689c-474d-a566-c9b6797d3e4aExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-broken-link-manager/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1bf65448-689c-474d-a566-c9b6797d3e4aExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24550?
CVE-2021-24550 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Broken Link Manager WordPress plugin through 0.6.5 does not sanitise, validate or escape the url GET parameter before using it in a SQL statement when retrieving an URL to edit, leading to an auth...
How severe is CVE-2021-24550?
CVE-2021-24550 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-2021-24550?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Broken Link Manager Project Broken Link Manager.