CVE-2024-38693 WordPress WP User Frontend plugin <= 4.0.7 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the WP User Frontend plugin, potentially reading or modifying 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-2024-38693?
CVE-2024-38693 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend, published on 29 Aug 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 weDevs WP User Frontend allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 4.0.7.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38693?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wedevs Wp User Frontend.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38693?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38693 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-2024-38693 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38693 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in weDevs WP User Frontend
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hw2c-64gc-7jv5.