SQL Injection Vulnerability in Melapress File Monitor Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-9879

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Melapress File Monitor
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-9879?

The Melapress File Monitor plugin for WordPress versions prior to 2.1.1 is susceptible to SQL injection due to improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter used in SQL statements. This oversight allows malicious admins to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation. It's crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and protect their WordPress installations.

Affected Version(s)

Melapress File Monitor 0 < 2.1.1

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-2024-9879 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cda54097-4aec-472e-a73f-...
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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