CVE-2021-24521: Side Menu Lite < 2.2.1 - Authenticated SQL Injection

Published Aug 9, 2021
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Updated

The Side Menu Lite – add sticky fixed buttons WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not properly sanitize input values from the browser when building an SQL statement. Users with the administrator role or permission to manage this plugin could perform an SQL Injection attack.

Other sources

The Side Menu Lite – add sticky fixed buttons WordPress plugin before 2.2.1 does not properly sanitize input values from the browser when building an SQL statement. Users with the administrator role or permission to manage this plugin could perform an SQL Injection attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wow-estore Side Menu Wordpress<2.2.1

Event History

Aug 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24521?

CVE-2021-24521 has been rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24521?

To fix CVE-2021-24521, update the Side Menu Lite WordPress plugin to version 2.2.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-24521?

CVE-2021-24521 affects users with administrator roles or those who have permission to manage the Side Menu Lite plugin.

4

What kind of attack can CVE-2021-24521 facilitate?

CVE-2021-24521 can facilitate SQL Injection attacks due to insufficient input sanitization.

5

What products are vulnerable to CVE-2021-24521?

The vulnerable products include the Side Menu Lite WordPress plugin versions before 2.2.1.

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