Name: CVE-2021-24753: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2021-12-27T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2021-24753, CWE-89, CVSS 7.2, EPSS 0.00666

The Rich Reviews by Starfish WordPress plugin before 1.9.6 does not properly validate the orderby GET parameter of the pending reviews page before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an authenticated SQL injection issue

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
Rich Reviews Plugin	—	Update rich-reviews plugin to version 1.9.6, or a newer patched version	May 15, 2025	Nov 29, 2021

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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