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CVE-2021-24461

HIGH 8.8 CVSS 3.1
Published
August 2, 2021
Last modified
June 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
contact@wpscan.com
Weakness
CWE-89
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

The get_faqs() function in the FAQ Builder AYS WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 did not use whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before using it in SQL statements passed to the get_results() DB calls, leading to SQL injection issues in the admin dashboard

Affected WordPress components

A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.

Affected products and versions

  • Ays Pro FAQ Builder AYS — From 1.3.6 (including) to 1.3.6 (excluding)
  • ays-pro faq_builder — Before 1.3.6

References

  • wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/311974b5-6d6e-4b47-a33d-6d8f468aa528 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record