7.2
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24877: MainWP Child < 4.1.8 - Admin+ SQL Injection

First published: Tue Nov 23 2021(Updated: )

The MainWP Child WordPress plugin before 4.1.8 does not validate the orderby and order parameter before using them in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin when the Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin is installed

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MainWP Child Reports<4.1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for the MainWP Child WordPress plugin?

    The vulnerability ID for the MainWP Child WordPress plugin is CVE-2021-24877.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-24877?

    The severity of CVE-2021-24877 is high.

  • How does CVE-2021-24877 affect the MainWP Child WordPress plugin?

    CVE-2021-24877 allows high privilege users to exploit an SQL injection vulnerability when the Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin is installed.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2021-24877?

    The affected software for CVE-2021-24877 is the MainWP Child WordPress plugin before version 4.1.8.

  • Is there a reference link for more information about CVE-2021-24877?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-24877 at this reference link: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b09fe120-ab9b-44f2-b50d-3b4b299d6d15

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