CVE-2024-55976CWE-89

WordPress Critical Site Intel plugin <= 1.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published December 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An SQL Injection vulnerability in Critical Site Intel means attackers could manipulate your database with just the right input! ⚠️ Think of it like a sneaky diner who, instead of just ordering food, manages to slip in a secret ingredient that alters the entire menu—without the kitchen noticing anything amiss! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access, modify, or even delete sensitive data in your database. The implications could be absolutely devastating, leading to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation that could cripple trust and functionality.

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky diner who, instead of just ordering food, manages to slip in a secret ingredient that alters the entire menu—without the kitchen noticing anything amiss! This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary queries against the database. Affected versions range from n/a to 1.0, making it a significant risk if left unaddressed.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access, modify, or even delete sensitive data in your database. The implications could be absolutely devastating, leading to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation that could cripple trust and functionality. Update Critical Site Intel to the latest version immediately, ensuring you patch against SQL injection. Additionally, implement prepared statements and parameterized queries in your database interactions to fortify against this type of attack. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your data safe and sound! 🛡️

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
0.01200 · 68.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · 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 Critical Site Intel plugin <= 1.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability
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