CVE-2024-56042 WordPress WPLMS plugin < 1.9.9.5.3 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-56042?

CVE-2024-56042 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS, published on 31 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-56042 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56042 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-56042?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56042 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.3 Published 31 Dec 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the WPLMS plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-56042?

CVE-2024-56042 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS, published on 31 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through < 1.9.9.5.3.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56042?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vibethemes Wordpress Learning Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56042?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56042 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-2024-56042 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56042 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pph7-qgw4-5mjg.