CVE-2021-24492

high

Description

The hndtst_action_instance_callback AJAX call of the Handsome Testimonials & Reviews WordPress plugin before 2.1.1, available to any authenticated users, does not sanitise, validate or escape the hndtst_previewShortcodeInstanceId POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an SQL Injection issue.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/42760007-0e59-4d45-8d64-86bc0b8dacea

https://codevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-handsome-testimonials/

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2021-08-02

Updated: 2026-06-17

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 8.8

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00518