CVE-2024-24868 WordPress SP Project & Document Manager Plugin <= 4.69 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High 8.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the SP Project & Document Manager plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-24868?

CVE-2024-24868 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager, published on 28 Feb 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager.This issue affects SP Project & Document Manager: from n/a through 4.69.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-24868?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smartypantsplugins Sp Project \& Document Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24868?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-24868 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2024-24868 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-24868 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2q38-w8jv-6jxm.

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