CVE-2024-1514
CVE-2024-1514: A critical SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the WP eCommerce plugin for WordPress. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL code, potentially extracting sensitive data.
The WP eCommerce plugin, up to version 3.15.1, is susceptible to time-based blind SQL Injection through the 'cart_contents' parameter. Insufficient escaping and preparation of the SQL query enable attackers to append malicious queries. Although the CVSS score is 7.5, indicating high severity, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 30, suggesting a relatively lower immediate risk compared to critical vulnerabilities with SVRS scores above 80. The 'In The Wild' tag emphasizes the need for caution, despite the lower SVRS. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive database information. Users of the WP eCommerce plugin are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices and regular security audits for WordPress plugins.
Description:
CVE-2024-1514 is a time-based blind SQL injection vulnerability in the WP eCommerce plugin for WordPress. It allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive information from the database by appending additional SQL queries into existing ones. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a critical severity level, while the SVRS of 0 suggests that the vulnerability is not currently being actively exploited.
Key Insights:
- High Impact: This vulnerability can lead to the compromise of sensitive data, including customer information, financial details, and website content.
- Easy to Exploit: The vulnerability is relatively easy to exploit, requiring only basic SQL knowledge and access to the website.
- Widely Used Plugin: WP eCommerce is a popular plugin with over 100,000 active installations, making it a potential target for attackers.
Mitigation Strategies:
- Update the Plugin: Install the latest version of the WP eCommerce plugin (3.15.2 or later) to patch the vulnerability.
- Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF): Implement a WAF to block malicious SQL injection attempts.
- Restrict Database Access: Limit access to the database to only authorized users and applications.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Regularly monitor website logs and security alerts for any suspicious activity that may indicate an exploit attempt.
Additional Information:
- Threat Actors/APT Groups: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
- Exploit Status: No active exploits have been published.
- CISA Warnings: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has not issued a warning for this vulnerability.
- In the Wild: The vulnerability is not currently being actively exploited in the wild.
If users have additional queries regarding this incident, they can use the 'Ask to Analyst' feature, contact SOCRadar directly, or open a support ticket for more information if necessary.
Indicators of Compromise
Exploits
News
Social Media
Affected Software
References
CWE Details
CVE Radar
Real-time CVE Intelligence & Vulnerability Management Platform
CVE Radar provides comprehensive vulnerability intelligence by monitoring CVE databases, security advisories, and threat feeds. Get instant updates on new vulnerabilities, exploit details, and mitigation strategies specific to your assets.