CVE-2021-24869 describes a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the WP Fastest Cache WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 0.9.5. This flaw allows low-privileged users, such as subscribers, to execute arbitrary SQL commands due to improper sanitization of user input in the set_urls_with_terms method. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the high severity warrants immediate patching.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 0.9.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wpfastestcache:wp_fastest_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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