CVE-2024-50498CWE-94

WordPress WP Query Console plugin <= 1.0 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

Critical · published October 28, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 10.0. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
53%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Code injection is lurking in WP Query Console, ready to wreak havoc on your site! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that allows a customer to add whatever ingredients they want to their dish without checking for safety — a recipe for disaster! 🍽️ An attacker could potentially inject malicious code into your WordPress site, leading to full control over it. This means they could steal sensitive data, deface your site, or even execute arbitrary commands, resulting in absolute chaos! 💥

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that allows a customer to add whatever ingredients they want to their dish without checking for safety — a recipe for disaster! 🍽️ This vulnerability in WP Query Console allows attackers to exploit improper control mechanisms for code generation, enabling them to inject and execute arbitrary code. This issue affects versions n/a through 1.0, creating a serious security risk.

What to do

An attacker could potentially inject malicious code into your WordPress site, leading to full control over it. This means they could steal sensitive data, deface your site, or even execute arbitrary commands, resulting in absolute chaos! 💥 Immediately update WP Query Console to the latest version to patch this critical vulnerability. Additionally, review your existing code and configurations for any insecure coding practices that could be exploited. Be proactive and enhance your overall security posture! 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your site and maintain your superhero status! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.52905 · 99.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2024-10-28T11:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 OCT 11:24Z
    WordPress WP Query Console plugin <= 1.0 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
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