CVE-2024-56247 WordPress WP Post Author plugin <= 3.8.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the WP Post Author 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-2024-56247?
CVE-2024-56247 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author, published on 2 Jan 2025. 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 AF themes WP Post Author wp-post-author allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through <= 3.8.2.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56247?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Afthemes Wp Post Author.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56247?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56247 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-2024-56247 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56247 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in AF themes WP Post Author
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq73-pjw7-j745.