CVE-2024-43286 WordPress Squirrly SEO plugin <= 12.3.19 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Squirrly SEO plugin, potentially reading or modifying database content.
- 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-2024-43286?
CVE-2024-43286 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO, published on 18 Aug 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 Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO.This issue affects SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO: from n/a through 12.3.19.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43286?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Squirrly Seo Plugin by Squirrly Seo.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43286?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43286 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-2024-43286 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43286 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-vrfc-79g7-7m66.