CVE-2024-13500: WP Project Manager <= 2.6.17 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) SQL Injection via orderby Parameter
First published: Sat Feb 15 2025(Updated: )
The WP Project Manager – Task, team, and project management plugin featuring kanban board and gantt charts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘orderby’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.17 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 Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WP Project Manager | <=2.6.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13500?
CVE-2024-13500 has a high severity level due to its potential for exposing sensitive data through time-based SQL Injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13500?
To remediate CVE-2024-13500, update the WP Project Manager plugin to version 2.6.18 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-13500?
CVE-2024-13500 affects all versions of the WP Project Manager plugin up to and including version 2.6.17.
Can CVE-2024-13500 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-13500 can be exploited remotely due to its vulnerability in the ‘orderby’ parameter.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-13500?
Exploiting CVE-2024-13500 may lead to unauthorized access to the database and manipulation of stored data.
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