CVE-2024-30501 WordPress Download Monitor theme <= 4.9.4 - Auth. SQL Injection vulnerability

High 7.6 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the Download Monitor plugin to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-30501?

CVE-2024-30501 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor, published on 29 Mar 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.This issue affects Download Monitor: from n/a through 4.9.4.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-30501?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpchill Download Monitor.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30501?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-30501 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-2024-30501 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-30501 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw2p-r2fm-9p6g.

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