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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-49246
CVE-2024-49246:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-49246) was discovered in the Ajax Rating with Custom Login WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 1.1. The vulnerability was reported by researcher stealthcopter on October 3, 2024, and was publicly disclosed on October 14, 2024 (Patchstack).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command (CWE-89). It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.3 (Critical) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L, indicating that it can be exploited remotely without requiring privileges or user interaction (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability is considered highly dangerous and is expected to become mass exploited. It could allow malicious actors to directly interact with the database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and information theft (Patchstack).
Mitigation and workarounds
Currently, there is no official fix available for this vulnerability. Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate this issue by blocking potential attacks until an official fix becomes available (Patchstack).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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