CVE-2024-51672 WordPress BetterLinks plugin <= 2.1.7 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the BetterLinks plugin, potentially reading or modifying database content.
- 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-2024-51672?
CVE-2024-51672 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks, published on 4 Nov 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 WPDeveloper BetterLinks betterlinks allows SQL Injection.This issue affects BetterLinks: from n/a through <= 2.1.7.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-51672?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpdeveloper Betterlinks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51672?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-51672 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-2024-51672 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-51672 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in WPDeveloper BetterLinks
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2r6v-v2j7-w3xh.