CVE-2024-43144CWE-89

WordPress Cost Calculator Builder plugin <= 3.2.15 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published August 29, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A single malicious input can unleash a world of chaos in your database! The StylemixThemes Cost Calculator Builder is vulnerable to SQL injection, and it’s a big deal! Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky chef slipping a forbidden ingredient into a recipe — if the kitchen staff don’t check the order carefully, they might end up serving a dish that poisons the whole banquet! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to your database, allowing them to read, modify, or even delete sensitive information. This could lead to devastating data breaches that compromise your user’s trust and your company’s reputation.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky chef slipping a forbidden ingredient into a recipe — if the kitchen staff don’t check the order carefully, they might end up serving a dish that poisons the whole banquet! This SQL injection vulnerability occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, meaning attackers can inject malicious SQL code into the Cost Calculator Builder, granting them unwanted access to the database.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to your database, allowing them to read, modify, or even delete sensitive information. This could lead to devastating data breaches that compromise your user’s trust and your company’s reputation. Update the Cost Calculator Builder to version 3.2.16 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement prepared statements in your SQL queries to prevent injection attacks going forward. You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll help keep your data safe and your applications secure! 🛡️

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
0.01985 · 80.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-08-29T14:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 14:45Z
    WordPress Cost Calculator Builder plugin <= 3.2.15 - SQL Injection vulnerability
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