CVE-2024-52441: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A critical PHP Object Injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-52441) was discovered in the WordPress Quick Learn plugin versions up to 1.0.1. The vulnerability was reported by LVT-tholv2k on October 6, 2024, and was publicly disclosed on November 18, 2024. This security issue affects the Quick Learn plugin developed by Rajesh Thanoch and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 (Critical) (Patchstack).

The vulnerability is classified as an Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') that allows Object Injection. It has been assigned CWE-1321 and received a Critical CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The high CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability is network-accessible, requires low attack complexity, needs no privileges or user interaction, and can result in high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Patchstack).

The vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to execute code injection, SQL injection, path traversal, and denial of service attacks if a proper POP chain is present. The impact is particularly severe as the vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit, making it accessible to any remote attacker (Patchstack).

As there is no official fix available, the recommended mitigation strategies include either removing and replacing the software or implementing virtual patching through security solutions. Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate this issue by blocking potential attacks until an official fix becomes available (Patchstack).