Name: CVE-2021-24492: 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-2021-24492, CWE-89, CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.00912

The hndtst_action_instance_callback AJAX call of the Handsome Testimonials & Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.1.1, available to any authenticated users, does not sanitise, validate or escape the hndtst_previewShortcodeInstanceId POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL Injection issue.

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
Handsome Testimonials Plugin	—	Update handsome-testimonials plugin to version 2.1.1, or a newer patched version	May 15, 2025	Jun 29, 2021

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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