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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-38324
CVE-2021-38324:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The SP Rental Manager WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 1.5.3) was identified with a SQL Injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-38324. The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Wordfence security researchers, with the CVE being assigned on August 9, 2021 (CVE MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a SQL Injection (CWE-89) that exists in the orderby parameter within the ~/user/shortcodes.php file. This security flaw allows attackers to perform SQL injection attacks against the affected WordPress installations (CVE MITRE, WordPress Plugin).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to retrieve sensitive information contained in the site's database, potentially exposing confidential data and compromising the security of the WordPress installation (CVE MITRE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users of the SP Rental Manager WordPress plugin should upgrade to a version newer than 1.5.3 to protect against this vulnerability (CVE MITRE).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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