CVE-2024-53808 WordPress NEX-Forms plugin <= 8.7.8 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-53808?

CVE-2024-53808 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Basix NEX-Forms, published on 6 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-53808 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-53808 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-53808?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53808 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.5 Published 6 Dec 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

An attacker can perform SQL injection attacks on the NEX-Forms 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-2024-53808?

CVE-2024-53808 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Basix NEX-Forms, published on 6 Dec 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 Basix NEX-Forms nex-forms-express-wp-form-builder allows SQL Injection.This issue affects NEX-Forms: from n/a through <= 8.7.8.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53808?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Basixonline Nex-Forms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53808?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53808 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-2024-53808 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-53808 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xvwr-jcvg-47ph.