CVE-2021-24461

HIGH

FAQ Builder AYS WordPress Plugin < 1.3.6 - Authenticated SQL Injection via Orderby Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/311974b5-6d6e-4b47-a33d-6d8f468aa528

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0136
EPSS Percentile 68.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-89
Status published
Products (1)
ays-pro/faq_builder < 1.3.6
Published Aug 02, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026