CVE-2024-49303 WordPress Hero Menu plugin <= 1.16.5 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the Hero Mega Menu WordPress plugin to read or modify 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-2024-49303?
CVE-2024-49303 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin, published on 21 Jan 2025. 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 NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin: from n/a through 1.16.5.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49303?
How do I fix CVE-2024-49303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49303 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-2024-49303 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49303 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pjq5-5rc2-6pp7.