CVE-2024-33964
Janobe
CVE-2024-33964 exposes a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the PayPal, Credit Card and Debit Card Payment plugin, version 1.0. An attacker can exploit this flaw to extract sensitive data from the server by manipulating the 'id' parameter in '/admin/mod_users/index.php'. Although the CVSS score is 7.5, indicating high severity, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 68, reflecting a significant, but not critical, level of real-world exploitability based on threat intelligence. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to user data, financial information, and potentially full compromise of the database. Addressing this vulnerability should be a high priority due to the sensitive nature of the data at risk and the potential for widespread impact. Immediate patching or mitigation steps are advisable to prevent potential exploitation attempts. This highlights the importance of security updates.
Description
CVE-2024-33964 is an SQL injection vulnerability in PayPal, Credit Card, and Debit Card Payment version 1.0. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted query to the server and retrieving all the information stored in it. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a critical vulnerability, while the SVRS of 42 suggests a moderate risk.
Key Insights
- High Impact: This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information, such as customer data, financial information, and transaction details.
- Exploitation Potential: Active exploits have been published, indicating that attackers are actively exploiting this vulnerability.
- CISA Warning: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of this vulnerability, calling for immediate and necessary measures.
- Threat Actors: Specific threat actors or APT groups have not been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
Mitigation Strategies
- Update Software: Install the latest software updates from PayPal to patch the vulnerability.
- Implement Input Validation: Validate all user input to prevent malicious queries from being executed.
- Use Secure Coding Practices: Follow secure coding practices to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Monitor logs and network traffic for any suspicious activity that may indicate an attack.
Additional Information
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