CVE-2024-38795CWE-89

WordPress ListingPro plugin <= 2.9.4 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published August 29, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
38.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky SQL Injection vulnerability in the ListingPro plugin can open the door to attackers like a faulty security gate! Think of it as a secret passageway in a hotel that lets anyone access restricted areas just by uttering the right phrase—no check-in required! With SQL Injection, an attacker could manipulate your database, retrieving sensitive information or even altering data at will—imagine a stranger walking into your vault and leaving with your valuables! The severity here is critical, and if compromised, your entire site could be at risk. ⚠️

Put simply

Think of it as a secret passageway in a hotel that lets anyone access restricted areas just by uttering the right phrase—no check-in required! This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL code that the database will execute. ListingPro versions up to and including 2.9.4 are affected and should be prioritized for remediation.

What to do

With SQL Injection, an attacker could manipulate your database, retrieving sensitive information or even altering data at will—imagine a stranger walking into your vault and leaving with your valuables! The severity here is critical, and if compromised, your entire site could be at risk. ⚠️ To protect your site, patch the ListingPro plugin immediately to version 2.9.5 or later. Additionally, review all SQL queries and implement prepared statements to prevent future injections. Don't leave your database vulnerable! You've got this! With these steps, you'll shore up your defenses and keep your site safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00458 · 38.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-08-29T14:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 14:08Z
    WordPress ListingPro plugin <= 2.9.4 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability
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