CVE-2024-56247 (GCVE-0-2024-56247)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-01-02 12:01 – Updated: 2025-01-02 18:40
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Summary
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 3.8.2.
Severity ?
7.6 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
AF themes WP Post Author Affected: n/a , ≤ 3.8.2 (custom)
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Credits
NAWardRox (Patchstack Alliance)
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