CVE-2024-9796

Internet-formation Wp-advanced-search SQL injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 3.00%

Published10 Oct 2024

Description

The WP-Advanced-Search WordPress plugin before 3.3.9.2 does not sanitize and escape the t parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attacks

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Internet-formation Wp-advanced-search< 3.3.9.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Internet-formation Wp-advanced-search≥ 3.3.9.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-9796 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-9796 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.00%.

How severe is CVE-2024-9796?

CVE-2024-9796 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-9796?

Affected products include Internet-formation Wp-advanced-search.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9796?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Internet-formation Wp-advanced-search 3.3.9.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.