CVE-2021-24365: Admin Columns Free (< 4.3.2) & Pro (< 5.5.2) - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Custom Field

Published Jul 12, 2021
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Updated

The Admin Columns WordPress plugin Free before 4.3.2 and Pro before 5.5.2 allowed to configure individual columns for tables. Each column had a type. The type "Custom Field" allowed to choose an arbitrary database column to display in the table. There was no escaping applied to the contents of "Custom Field" columns.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Admincolumns Admin Columns Wordpress<4.3.2
Admincolumns Admin Columns Wordpress<5.5.2

Event History

Jul 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24365?

CVE-2021-24365 has a high severity rating due to the potential for SQL injection vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24365?

To fix CVE-2021-24365, upgrade to Admin Columns Free version 4.3.2 or Pro version 5.5.2 or later.

3

What are the potential risks of CVE-2021-24365?

The risks of CVE-2021-24365 include unauthorized database access and possible data manipulation through SQL injection.

4

Which versions of Admin Columns are affected by CVE-2021-24365?

Admin Columns Free versions before 4.3.2 and Pro versions before 5.5.2 are affected by CVE-2021-24365.

5

Is CVE-2021-24365 specific to WordPress?

Yes, CVE-2021-24365 specifically affects the Admin Columns plugin used in WordPress.

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