CVE-2024-1118: Podlove Subscribe button <= 1.3.10 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection
The Podlove Subscribe button plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to UNION-based SQL Injection via the 'button' attribute of the podlove-subscribe-button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.10 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wordpress/podlove-subscribe-buttonto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.10 - Compensating control
Restrict WordPress contributor-level (and above) accounts’ ability to access/submit content that can affect the podlove-subscribe-button shortcode ‘button’ attribute to reduce exposure to authenticated SQL injection.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1118?
CVE-2024-1118 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1118?
To fix CVE-2024-1118, update the Podlove Subscribe Button plugin to version 1.3.11 or later.
What is affected by CVE-2024-1118?
CVE-2024-1118 affects the Podlove Subscribe Button plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.3.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1118?
CVE-2024-1118 is a UNION-based SQL Injection vulnerability that arises from insufficient escaping of user parameters.
Can CVE-2024-1118 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2024-1118 can potentially lead to data breaches if exploited, as it allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries.