Vulnerability · Published Aug 2, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan

CVE-2021-24461FAQ Builder < 1.3.6 - Authenticated Blind SQL Injections

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity SQL injection in FAQ Builder AYS 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_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

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Ays Pro FAQ Builder AYS 1.3.6 – before 1.3.6

Weakness: CWE-89

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