CVE-2024-8624
Pluginus WordPress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter SQL injection
- Published24 Sept 2024
Description
The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'meta_key' attribute of the 'mdf_select_title' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-8624 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-8624 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.48%.
How severe is CVE-2024-8624?
CVE-2024-8624 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-8624?
Affected products include Pluginus WordPress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8624?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Pluginus WordPress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter 1.3.3.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.