CVE-2024-49691 WordPress Product Filter by WBW plugin <= 2.7.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High 7.6 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Product Filter by WBW 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-2024-49691?

CVE-2024-49691 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Product Filter by WBW, published on 24 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 WBW Plugins Product Filter by WBW woo-product-filter allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Product Filter by WBW: from n/a through <= 2.7.0.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49691?

How do I fix CVE-2024-49691?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49691 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-2024-49691 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49691 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j3c5-q947-5wxr.

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