CVE-2024-48020 WordPress Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin <= 1.22.21 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the WP Time Capsule 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-2024-48020?
CVE-2024-48020 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule, published on 11 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 revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule wp-time-capsule allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule: from n/a through <= 1.22.21.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48020?
How do I fix CVE-2024-48020?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-48020 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-2024-48020 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-48020 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5xc-rf64-37r2.