Unprotected SQL Input Vulnerability in Taskbuilder WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-9828
Key Information:
- Vendor
Wordpress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 21 November 2024
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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.
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.