Vulnerability · Published Aug 2, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24458Popup box < 2.3.4 - Authenticated Blind SQL Injections
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity SQL injection in Popup box from Ays Pro. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.4% (higher than 72% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.4%top 28.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The get_ays_popupboxes() and get_popup_categories() functions of the Popup box WordPress plugin before 2.3.4 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
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-89