CVE-2021-24506: Slider Hero < 8.2.7 - Contributor+ SQL Injection

Published Aug 23, 2021
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Updated

The Slider Hero with Animation, Video Background & Intro Maker WordPress plugin before 8.2.7 does not sanitise or escape the id attribute of its hero-button shortcode before using it in a SQL statement, allowing users with a role as low as Contributor to perform SQL injection.

Affected Software

1 affected component
QuantumCloud Slider Hero Wordpress<8.2.7

Event History

Aug 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:09 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-24506.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24506?

The severity of CVE-2021-24506 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

3

What does the Slider Hero with Animation WordPress plugin vulnerability allow?

The Slider Hero with Animation WordPress plugin vulnerability allows users with a role as low as Contributor to perform SQL injection.

4

Which version of the Slider Hero with Animation WordPress plugin is affected by CVE-2021-24506?

The Slider Hero with Animation WordPress plugin version up to and exclusive 8.2.7 is affected by CVE-2021-24506.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2021-24506 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-24506 vulnerability, update the Slider Hero with Animation WordPress plugin to version 8.2.7 or later.

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