CVE-2024-47312 WordPress Classic Editor and Classic Widgets plugin <= 1.4.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

An SQL injection vulnerability in the Classic Editor and Classic Widgets WordPress plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries.

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-2024-47312?

CVE-2024-47312 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in WP Grim Classic Editor and Classic Widgets, published on 17 Oct 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 WP Grim Classic Editor and Classic Widgets classic-editor-and-classic-widgets allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Classic Editor and Classic Widgets: from n/a through <= 1.4.1.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-47312?

How do I fix CVE-2024-47312?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-47312 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-2024-47312 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-47312 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hrxv-p9g2-4f7m.

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