SQL Injection Vulnerability in Auto Affiliate Links Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2024-9838

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Auto Affiliate Links
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-9838?

The Auto Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is susceptible to SQL injection due to improper sanitization and escaping of parameters utilized in SQL statements. This flaw enables malicious administrators to craft SQL queries that can manipulate the database, leading to potential data leaks or unauthorized access. Timely updates and robust security practices are essential to safeguard WordPress installations from such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Auto Affiliate Links 0 < 6.4.7

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-2024-9838 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3cc0ff78-b310-40a4-899c-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

y4ng0615
WPScan
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