Unauthorized SQL Injection Attacks via T Parameter in WP-Advanced-Search Plugin
CVE-2024-9796

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
WP-Advanced-Search
Status
WP-advanced-search
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The WP-Advanced-Search WordPress plugin, prior to version 3.3.9.2, contains a vulnerability that arises from improper handling of user input in the t parameter. This lack of sanitization and escaping before usage in SQL statements allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL queries. As a result, attackers can manipulate database queries, potentially leading to data exfiltration or alteration. It is crucial for website owners using this plugin to update to the latest version to protect against unauthorized access and mitigate the risk of SQL injection attacks.

Affected Version(s)

WP-Advanced-Search 0 < 3.3.9.2

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-2024-9796 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2024-9796
Created by RandomRobbieBF

CVE-2024-9796
Created by issamiso

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2ddd6839-6bcb-4bb8-97e0-...
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

Wojciech Jezowski
WPScan
.