Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WordPress plugin could let an authenticated dashboard user manipulate database queries through unsanitized input. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation, but SQL injection can threaten site data integrity and confidentiality when reachable.
Executive priority
Treat as a prompt maintenance item for WordPress estates using this plugin, especially sites with many dashboard users. Escalate if outdated versions are found on business-critical sites or if suspicious authenticated admin activity appears.
Technical view
Side Menu Lite before 2.2.6 fails to sanitize user input from the admin dashboard List page before using it in an SQL statement, causing CWE-89 SQL injection. The source bundle does not specify the exact parameter, role requirement, exploit maturity, or database impact.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites running Side Menu Lite - add sticky fixed buttons before 2.2.6. Exposure appears tied to authenticated access to the plugin List page in the admin dashboard; the exact minimum role is not stated in the sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not state active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Public evidence only supports an authenticated SQL injection condition in affected plugin versions, not exploitation in the wild or weaponized availability.
Researcher notes
The available sources are sparse: no CVSS vector, exact affected parameter, minimum privilege, or exploit status is provided. Assessment should focus on version validation, reachable admin workflows, and vendor/WPScan details without assuming broader unauthenticated exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Side Menu Lite to version 2.2.6 or later.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or no longer required.
- Restrict WordPress dashboard access to trusted administrative users.
- Review vendor and WPScan guidance for any additional remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Side Menu Lite plugin.
- Confirm each installed version is 2.2.6 or later.
- Identify which users can access the plugin admin List page.
- Review application logs for unusual authenticated admin activity around the plugin.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2021-24580 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/2faccd1b-4b1c-4b3e-b917-de2d05e860f8CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
Products and packages named in the record
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.