Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-54280

CVE-2024-54280:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The CVE-2024-54280 is a SQL Injection vulnerability affecting Iqonic Design's WPBookit WordPress plugin versions through 1.6.0. The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Aiden (Thái An) on November 9, 2024, and was publicly disclosed on December 11, 2024. This unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to interact directly with the database (Patchstack).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned 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. The issue is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command) and allows unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks (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 access to sensitive information stored in the WordPress database (Patchstack).

Mitigation and workarounds

While no official fix is currently available, Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate this issue by blocking potential attacks until an official fix becomes available. Website administrators are advised to implement these mitigations immediately (Patchstack).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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