CVE-2024-49617 WordPress Back Link Tracker plugin <= 1.0.0 - CSRF to SQL Injection vulnerability

High 8.2 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit CSRF to trigger blind SQL injection in the Back Link Tracker plugin, allowing unauthorized database access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-49617?

CVE-2024-49617 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in anciwasim Back Link Tracker, published on 20 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in anciwasim Back Link Tracker back-link-tracker allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Back Link Tracker: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49617?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bhaskardhote Back Link Tracker.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49617?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49617 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-2024-49617 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49617 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5vpx-jjww-7m7g.

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