CVE-2021-24915: Contest Gallery < 13.1.0.6 - Missing Access Controls to Unauthenticated SQL injection / Email Address Disclosure
First published: Mon Nov 29 2021(Updated: )
The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 13.1.0.6 does not have capability checks and does not sanitise or escape the cg-search-user-name-original parameter before using it in a SQL statement when exporting users from a gallery, which could allow unauthenticated to perform SQL injections attacks, as well as get the list of all users registered on the blog, including their username and email address
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Contest Gallery | <13.1.0.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24915?
CVE-2021-24915 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow SQL injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24915?
To fix CVE-2021-24915, update the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin to version 13.1.0.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-24915?
Any users running versions of the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin prior to 13.1.0.6 are affected by CVE-2021-24915.
What specific vulnerability does CVE-2021-24915 exploit?
CVE-2021-24915 exploits the lack of capability checks and improper sanitization of user inputs in SQL statements.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-24915?
No, CVE-2021-24915 can be exploited by unauthenticated users due to insufficient security controls.
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