CVE-2021-24462: Photo Gallery by Ays - Responsive Image Gallery < 4.4.4 - Authenticated Blind SQL Injections

Published Aug 2, 2021
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Updated

The getgallerycategories() and getgalleries() functions in the Photo Gallery by Ays – Responsive Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 4.4.4 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the getresults() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard

Other sources

The getgallerycategories() and getgalleries() functions in the Photo Gallery by Ays – Responsive Image Gallery WordPress plugin before 4.4.4 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the getresults() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard

Affected Software

1 affected component
ays-pro Photo Gallery Wordpress<4.4.4

Event History

Aug 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:32 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-24462.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is the Photo Gallery by Ays - Responsive Image Gallery WordPress plugin version up to exclusive 4.4.4.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-24462?

CVE-2021-24462 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

4

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for CVE-2021-24462 is CWE-89 (SQL Injection).

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-24462?

To fix CVE-2021-24462, update the Photo Gallery by Ays - Responsive Image Gallery WordPress plugin to version 4.4.4 or higher.

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