CVE-2024-56039CWE-89

WordPress VibeBP plugin < 1.9.9.7.7 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published December 31, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A tiny oversight can lead to BIG trouble! An SQL injection vulnerability in VibeThemes VibeBP allows attackers to manipulate your database remotely — and it affects versions up to 1.9.9.7.7! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can change the chef's special just by whispering a new recipe to the server — it’s a recipe for disaster! If the kitchen doesn’t confirm it’s a valid order, chaos ensues. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially allowing them to read sensitive data, modify or delete records, or even take full control of your database. This could be absolutely devastating for your site's integrity and user trust.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can change the chef's special just by whispering a new recipe to the server — it’s a recipe for disaster! If the kitchen doesn’t confirm it’s a valid order, chaos ensues. This CVE involves improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, enabling unauthorized users to inject malicious SQL code, thereby executing harmful database operations.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially allowing them to read sensitive data, modify or delete records, or even take full control of your database. This could be absolutely devastating for your site's integrity and user trust. To patch this critical vulnerability, update VibeBP to the latest version immediately. Additionally, implement secure coding practices such as using prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks in the future. You've got this! With these actions, your site will be back on track and secure in no time! 🛡️

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
0.00606 · 48.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-12-31T12:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 DEC 12:55Z
    WordPress VibeBP plugin < 1.9.9.7.7 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability
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