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CVE-2024-42404:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-42404 is a SQL injection vulnerability discovered in Welcart e-Commerce versions prior to 2.11.2. The vulnerability was disclosed on September 18, 2024, and affects authenticated users who can log in to the product (JVN Report).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as SQL injection (CWE-89) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH), and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This indicates that the vulnerability requires network access and low privileges to exploit, with no user interaction needed (JVN Report).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to obtain or alter information stored in the database. The high CVSS score indicates potential severe impacts on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (JVN Report).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in Welcart e-Commerce version 2.11.2. Users are advised to update their installations to this version or later to address the security issue (Welcart Update).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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