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

4.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Taskbuilder
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-9828?

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.

Human OS v1.0:
Ageing Is an Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerability.

Remediate biological technical debt. Prime Ageing uses 95% high-purity SIRT6 activation to maintain genomic integrity and bolster systemic resilience.

Deploy the Patch

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-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ryoma Yamada
WPScan
JSON
.