SQL Injection Vulnerability in Advance Post Prefix WordPress Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2024-12735

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Advance Post Prefix
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-12735?

The Advance Post Prefix WordPress plugin, versions up to 1.1.1, is susceptible to SQL injection due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of parameters in SQL statements. This vulnerability allows attackers with admin privileges to craft malicious SQL queries, which could compromise the integrity of the database and lead to unauthorized data access or destruction. Website administrators are urged to apply necessary updates or implement mitigating measures to safeguard their installations.

Affected Version(s)

Advance Post Prefix 0 <= 1.1.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-12735 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1b355399-e92b-46aa-ada1-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.