CVE-2024-51621 WordPress Download-Mirror-Counter plugin <= 1.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the Download-Mirror-Counter 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-2024-51621?
CVE-2024-51621 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in reza19 Download-Mirror-Counter, 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 reza19 Download-Mirror-Counter wp-download-mirror-counter allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Download-Mirror-Counter: from n/a through <= 1.1.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-51621?
How do I fix CVE-2024-51621?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-51621 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-2024-51621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-51621 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w873-c2x5-6795.