CVE-2024-6172: Email Subscribers by Icegram Express – Email Marketing, Newsletters, Automation for WordPress & WooCommerce <= 5.7.25 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection via unsubscribe
The Email Subscribers by Icegram Express – Email Marketing, Newsletters, Automation for WordPress & WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the db parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.25 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. CVE-2024-37252 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Until upgraded, restrict access to the WordPress endpoint that handles the plugin’s unsubscribe functionality to unauthenticated users (e.g., block/limit public access via network controls or a web application firewall).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6172?
The severity of CVE-2024-6172 is considered high due to its potential for exploitation through time-based SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6172?
To fix CVE-2024-6172, update the Email Subscribers by Icegram plugin to version 5.7.26 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6172?
CVE-2024-6172 affects all versions of the Email Subscribers by Icegram plugin up to and including 5.7.25.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6172?
CVE-2024-6172 is a time-based SQL injection vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-6172 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-6172 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable plugin is active on a WordPress site.