CVE-2024-4533 KKProgressbar2 Free <= 1.1.4.2 - Admin+ SQL Injection
Admin users can perform SQL injection attacks in the KKProgressbar2 Free WordPress plugin due to unsanitized parameters.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-4533?
CVE-2024-4533 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown KKProgressbar2 Free , published on 27 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The KKProgressbar2 Free WordPress plugin through 1.1.4.2 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admin users to perform SQL injection attacks
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4533?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Krzysztof-Furtak Kkprogressbar2.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4533?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2024-4533 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-4533 exists.