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CVE-2021-24399: The check_order function of The Sorter WordPress plugin through 1.0 uses an `area_id` parameter which is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injecti

high Affects the-sorter (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The check_order function of The Sorter WordPress plugin through 1.0 uses an `area_id` parameter which is not sanitised, escaped or validated before inserting to a SQL statement, leading to SQL injecti

Package
the-sorter (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=1.0
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
high  CVSS 7.2
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (74.4th percentile)
Published
2021-09-20
Source
nvd

References

CWE-89
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