SQL Injection Vulnerability in Altra Side Menu WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-12773

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Altra Side Menu
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Altra Side Menu plugin for WordPress, up to version 2.0, is susceptible to SQL injection due to improper sanitization and escaping of user-supplied parameters in SQL statements. This flaw allows authenticated users, particularly admin roles, to manipulate SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or alteration within the WordPress database. It highlights the necessity for secure coding practices to ensure the integrity of web applications.

Affected Version(s)

Altra Side Menu 0 <= 2.0

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-2024-12773 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fab64105-599f-49a4-b01d-...
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

Régis SENET
WPScan
.