CVE-2021-24138 json
AdRotate < 5.8.4 - Authenticated SQL Injection
published 5y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2021-11052
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 69%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Unvalidated input in the AdRotate WordPress plugin, versions before 5.8.4, leads to Authenticated SQL injection via param "id". This requires an admin privileged user.
Patch / fix
- ajdg adrotate 5.8.4
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1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aafac655-3616-4b27-9d0f-1cbc2faf0151 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:P |
Affected products
- Unknown AdRotate
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
- Technology feeds
References
-
wpscan.com
/vulnerability/aafac655-3616-4b27-9d0f-1cbc2faf0151
exploit, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-24138
- NVD CVE-2021-24138
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