CVE-2024-4743: LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning <= 7.6.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection via Shortcode
The LifterLMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for eLearning plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the orderBy attribute of the lifterlmsfavorites shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.2 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-4743?
CVE-2024-4743 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for SQL Injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4743?
To fix CVE-2024-4743, update the LifterLMS plugin to version 7.6.3 or later.
What versions of LifterLMS are affected by CVE-2024-4743?
CVE-2024-4743 affects all versions of the LifterLMS plugin up to and including version 7.6.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4743?
CVE-2024-4743 is classified as an SQL Injection vulnerability.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-4743?
Exploiting CVE-2024-4743 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database.