CVE-2024-5057CWE-89

WordPress Easy Digital Downloads plugin <= 3.2.12 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published August 29, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single rogue input can turn into a full SQL injection nightmare! This vulnerability in Easy Digital Downloads allows attackers to manipulate your database like a puppeteer pulling strings. 🔥 Think of your database as a restaurant kitchen where orders are prepared. If an attacker slips a fake order in, the chef might serve up something entirely wrong—or even dangerous—because they didn't check the order properly! An attacker could waltz in through this SQL injection vulnerability, allowing them to read, modify, or even delete sensitive data at will. We're talking about a potential breach that could expose customer information or even cripple your entire system! Absolutely devastating if not addressed!

Put simply

Think of your database as a restaurant kitchen where orders are prepared. If an attacker slips a fake order in, the chef might serve up something entirely wrong—or even dangerous—because they didn't check the order properly! This SQL injection vulnerability occurs due to improper neutralization of special characters within SQL commands, allowing attackers to craft malicious queries. The affected versions of Easy Digital Downloads from n/a through 3.2.12 are at risk.

What to do

An attacker could waltz in through this SQL injection vulnerability, allowing them to read, modify, or even delete sensitive data at will. We're talking about a potential breach that could expose customer information or even cripple your entire system! Absolutely devastating if not addressed! Update Easy Digital Downloads to version 3.2.13 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review and sanitize all user inputs in your SQL queries to ensure no rogue commands can sneak in! You've got this! Secure your system and regain peace of mind quickly! 🛡️

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
0.02588 · 85.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-08-29T14:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 14:04Z
    WordPress Easy Digital Downloads plugin <= 3.2.12 - SQL Injection vulnerability
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