CVE-2024-49299 WordPress Surfer plugin <= 1.5.0.502 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Surfer WordPress plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-49299?
CVE-2024-49299 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Surfer, published on 17 Oct 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Surfer Surfer surferseo allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Surfer: from n/a through <= 1.5.0.502.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49299?
How do I fix CVE-2024-49299?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49299 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-2024-49299 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49299 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8pmc-cjqv-8vg9.