CVE-2024-8679: Library Management System <= 3.1 - Authenticated (Admin+) SQL Injection
The Library Management System – Manage e-Digital Books Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘value' parameter of the owtlibhandler AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.1 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 Administrator-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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8679?
CVE-2024-8679 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its SQL injection potential.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8679?
To fix CVE-2024-8679, update the Library Management System plugin to version 3.0.1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-8679?
CVE-2024-8679 affects all versions of the Library Management System – Manage e-Digital Books Library plugin for WordPress up to and including version 3.0.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8679?
CVE-2024-8679 is an SQL injection vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries.
What should I do if I cannot update to fix CVE-2024-8679?
If you cannot update, consider disabling the vulnerable plugin until a fix can be applied.