SQL Injection Vulnerability in Simple Video Directory Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-6809

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Simple Video Directory
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-6809?

The Simple Video Directory plugin for WordPress before version 1.4.3 is prone to SQL injection due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of parameters. This vulnerability can be exploited via an AJAX action accessible to unauthorized users, allowing an attacker to manipulate the SQL queries executed by the plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or alteration of the database.

Affected Version(s)

Simple Video Directory 0 < 1.4.3

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-2024-6809 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/60abcae5-4c89-4d48-95f8-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Project Black
WPScan
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