Name: CVE-2021-24140: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2021-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2021-24140, CWE-89, CVSS 7.2, EPSS 0.00534

Unvalidated input in the Ajax Load More WordPress plugin, versions before 5.3.2, lead to SQL Injection in POST /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with param repeater=' or sleep(5)#&type=test.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.2
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Ajax Load More Plugin	—	Update ajax-load-more plugin to version 5.3.2, or a newer patched version	May 15, 2025	May 18, 2020

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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