CVE-2024-3265 WP Advanced Search <= 1.1.6 - Admin+ SQL Injection
Administrators can perform SQL injection in multisite WordPress configurations via the Advanced Search plugin, allowing unauthorized database access.
- 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-2024-3265?
CVE-2024-3265 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Advanced Search, published on 25 Apr 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Advanced Search WordPress plugin through 1.1.6 does not properly escape parameters appended to an SQL query, making it possible for users with the administrator role to conduct SQL Injection attacks in the context of a multisite WordPress configurations.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3265?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advance Search Project Advance Search.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3265?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3265 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-2024-3265 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3265 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Advanced Search
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fh99-9gvw-rw3c.