CVE-2021-24140 describes a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Ajax Load More WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 5.3.2. This flaw, stemming from unvalidated input, allows authenticated attackers with high privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the admin-ajax.php endpoint. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. While the vulnerability has a low EPSS score and no known active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, it remains a critical risk for unpatched installations.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:connekthq:ajax_load_more:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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