Unprotected SQL Input Vulnerability in Taskbuilder WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-9828

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Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Taskbuilder
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2024

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A major security flaw has been identified in the Taskbuilder WordPress plugin, specifically in versions prior to 3.0.5. This vulnerability arises from a failure to properly sanitize user input within the 'load_orders' parameter. As a result, high privilege users, including administrators, can exploit this weakness to execute SQL injection attacks. This allows attackers to manipulate the database and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, leading to significant security risks for websites utilizing this plugin.

Affected Version(s)

Taskbuilder 0 < 3.0.5

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-2024-9828 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eb2d0932-fd47-4aef-9d08-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ryoma Yamada
WPScan
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