CVE-2024-38708 WordPress Barcode Scanner and Inventory manager plugin <= 1.6.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Barcode Scanner 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-2024-38708?

CVE-2024-38708 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Dmitry V. (CEO of "UKR Solution") Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager, published on 22 Jul 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 Dmitry V. (CEO of "UKR Solution") Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager barcode-scanner-lite-pos-to-manage-products-inventory-and-orders.This issue affects Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager: from n/a through <= 1.6.1.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38708?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ukrsolution Barcode Scanner and Inventory Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38708?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38708 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-2024-38708 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-38708 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xfq7-jp86-6q6q.

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