CVE-2021-24321CWE-89

Bello < 1.6.0 - Unauthenticated Blind SQL Injection

published June 1, 2021

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
67%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A little oversight can lead to a big mess! The Bello Directory & Listing theme for WordPress has an SQL injection flaw ripe for trouble. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen accepts any order without checking what’s actually being asked. If someone slips in a weird request, they might just cook up something dangerous for the customers! An attacker could exploit this oversight to manipulate the SQL queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, modifying listings, or even deleting important information. This could be a recipe for disaster if exploited!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen accepts any order without checking what’s actually being asked. If someone slips in a weird request, they might just cook up something dangerous for the customers! The vulnerability arises from the Bello theme failing to sanitize user inputs in specific parameters before incorporating them into SQL statements, making it susceptible to SQL injection attacks.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this oversight to manipulate the SQL queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, modifying listings, or even deleting important information. This could be a recipe for disaster if exploited! Upgrade to version 1.6.0 or later to patch this vulnerability immediately. Additionally, review your application for proper input sanitization practices to prevent similar issues in the future. 💡 You’ve got this! Just follow the steps, and you’ll have your site secure and running smoothly in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.66576 · 99.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2021-06-01T11:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 JUN 11:33Z
    Bello < 1.6.0 - Unauthenticated Blind SQL Injection
    cvelistv5