Name: CVE-2021-24461: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2021-08-02T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2021-24461, CWE-89, CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.00532

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

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Faq Builder Ays Plugin	—	Update faq-builder-ays plugin to version 1.3.6, or a newer patched version	May 15, 2025	Jun 29, 2021

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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