FAQ Builder AYS <= 1.3.5 - Blind SQL Injection

8.8
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
CVE CVE-2021-24461
CVSS 8.8 (High)
Publicly Published June 29, 2021
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher To Quang Duong

Description

The get_faqs() function in the FAQ Builder AYS WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the get_results() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard

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Vulnerability Details for FAQ Builder AYS

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug faq-builder-ays (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 1.3.6, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 1.3.5
Patched Version
  • 1.3.6

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