CVE-2024-27956 WordPress Automatic plugin <= 3.92.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary SQL Execution vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via SQL injection in the WordPress Automatic plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-27956?
CVE-2024-27956 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in ValvePress Automatic, published on 21 Mar 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ValvePress Automatic allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27956?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Valvepress Automatic.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27956?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27956 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-2024-27956 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-27956 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Nuclei template and 16 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xv4r-44qp-78wm.