CVE-2024-51608 WordPress AmaDiscount Plugin plugin <= 1.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the AmaDiscount WordPress plugin, potentially reading or modifying 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-2024-51608?

CVE-2024-51608 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in colinph970 AmaDiscount, published on 9 Nov 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 colinph970 AmaDiscount amadiscount allows SQL Injection.This issue affects AmaDiscount: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-51608?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pluginhandy Amadiscount.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51608?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-51608 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-2024-51608 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-51608 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhc4-cvh2-xf9v.

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