Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress image slider plugin allowed a logged-in admin-area user to influence database queries through an unsafe sorting parameter. That could expose or alter site data if a vulnerable plugin version is reachable. The public bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority cleanup item. It is not listed as KEV and requires authentication, but SQL injection against a WordPress plugin can affect sensitive site data. Prioritize faster where admin access is broadly delegated or externally exposed.
Technical view
In Image Slider by Ays before 2.5.0, get_sliders() failed to whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL passed to get_results(), causing authenticated blind SQL injection in the admin dashboard. The weakness maps to CWE-89.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Image Slider by Ays - Responsive Slider and Carousel below 2.5.0, especially where multiple users can access the admin dashboard or plugin management screens.
Exploitation context
The bundle labels this authenticated blind SQL injection and KEV is false. No cited source in the bundle confirms exploitation in the wild. Authentication and admin-dashboard context reduce broad internet exposure, but SQL injection can still create material data risk.
Researcher notes
Key evidence is narrow: unsafe orderby handling in get_sliders() and SQL passed to get_results(). The bundle does not provide CVSS, affected privilege granularity, proof-of-concept detail, or confirmed exploitation telemetry. Validate against plugin version and admin access paths.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Image Slider by Ays to 2.5.0 or later if available.
- Check vendor and WPScan guidance before relying on workarounds.
- Restrict WordPress admin access to trusted users only.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or cannot be updated.
- Review admin accounts and revoke unnecessary plugin access.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for this plugin and installed version.
- Flag any installation below 2.5.0 as vulnerable.
- Confirm which users can access the WordPress admin dashboard.
- Review available logs for unusual authenticated admin activity.
- Document remediation status for each affected site.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2021-24463 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/994e6198-f0e9-4e30-989f-b5a3dfe95dedCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.