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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Title
WordPress WP Post Author plugin <= 3.8.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
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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