CVE-2024-4742: Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPress <= 1.2.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection
The Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the orderby shortcode attribute in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5 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
Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPressto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.5
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4742?
CVE-2024-4742 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL Injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4742?
To fix CVE-2024-4742, update the Youzify plugin to version 1.2.6 or later immediately.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4742?
Users of the Youzify plugin for WordPress with versions up to and including 1.2.5 are affected by CVE-2024-4742.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-4742 enable?
CVE-2024-4742 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the database, leading to data theft or manipulation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-4742?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2024-4742, users can disable the order_by shortcode attribute until the plugin is updated.