CVE-2024-49609 WordPress Author Discussion plugin <= 0.2.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can perform blind SQL injection to read sensitive database information from the Author Discussion WordPress plugin.
- 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-2024-49609?
CVE-2024-49609 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Brandon White Author Discussion, published on 20 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 Brandon White Author Discussion author-discussion allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Author Discussion: from n/a through <= 0.2.2.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49609?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Brandonwhite Author Discussion.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49609?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49609 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-2024-49609 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49609 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6chh-jphh-hchv.