CVE-2024-9796

Public Exploit
WP-Advanced-Search < 3.3.9.2 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection

Description

The WP-Advanced-Search WordPress plugin before 3.3.9.2 does not sanitize and escape the t parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attacks

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 71.48% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP-Advanced-Search
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2ddd6839-6bcb-4bb8-97e0-1516b8c2b99b/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9796?
CVE-2024-9796 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9796?
To fix CVE-2024-9796, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-9796 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-9796 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~71% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-9796?
CVE-2024-9796 affects Unknown WP-Advanced-Search.
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