CVE-2024-8757: Boost Your Blog's Engagement with WP Post Author <= 3.8.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection
The WP Post Author – Boost Your Blog's Engagement with Author Box, Social Links, Co-Authors, Guest Authors, Post Rating System, and Custom User Registration Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the linkeduserid parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.1 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-8757?
CVE-2024-8757 has been classified as a critical vulnerability affecting WordPress plugins.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8757?
To fix CVE-2024-8757, update the WP Post Author plugin to version 3.8.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8757?
CVE-2024-8757 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability.
Which versions of the WP Post Author plugin are affected by CVE-2024-8757?
CVE-2024-8757 affects all versions of the WP Post Author plugin up to and including 3.8.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-8757 on WordPress sites?
The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, leading to potential data exposure or manipulation.