SQL Injection Vulnerability Affects Contest Gallery
CVE-2024-30236

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Contest Gallery
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 March 2024

Summary

The Contest Gallery plugin by Patchstack is vulnerable due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, commonly known as SQL injection. This vulnerability can allow attackers to manipulate queries, potentially exposing sensitive data or executing arbitrary SQL commands. Versions affected range from its initial release up to and including version 21.3.4, making it crucial for users to assess their version and apply necessary patches to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

Contest Gallery <= 21.3.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/contest-gal...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Emili Castells (Patchstack Alliance)
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