CVE-2024-55972CWE-89

WordPress eTemplates plugin <= 0.2.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical Ā· published December 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

šŸ”„ An SQL injection vulnerability in eTemplates could let attackers slip malicious commands into your database like a chef sneaking in a secret ingredient that spoils the entire dish! Think of a restaurant where the kitchen accepts orders without checking them—one bad dish could ruin the entire menu! In this case, the eTemplates system processes SQL commands without properly filtering them, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized queries. If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the database—reading, altering, or even deleting sensitive data. This could lead to a catastrophic data breach or service disruption, making it a serious threat to your application.

Put simply

Think of a restaurant where the kitchen accepts orders without checking them—one bad dish could ruin the entire menu! In this case, the eTemplates system processes SQL commands without properly filtering them, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized queries. This vulnerability in eTemplates allows improper neutralization of special SQL elements, meaning malicious SQL commands could be executed within the database due to insufficient input validation.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the database—reading, altering, or even deleting sensitive data. This could lead to a catastrophic data breach or service disruption, making it a serious threat to your application. Update eTemplates to the latest version immediately to address this critical vulnerability. Implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks in the future. Regularly audit your application for vulnerabilities and ensure all dependencies are current. You've got this! By taking these actions, you'll be well on your way to locking down your application. šŸ›”ļø

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 Ā· 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
0.01226 Ā· 68.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 Ā· Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-12-16T14:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 14:31Z
    WordPress eTemplates plugin <= 0.2.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability
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