CVE-2024-9796 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability affecting the WP-Advanced-Search WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.3.9.2. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands due to improper sanitization of the 't' parameter. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) and a FAUCET Risk Score of 99/100, it poses a severe risk, enabling full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not yet listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public Nuclei templates exist for exploitation, and it has garnered significant community discussion, indicating potential for active exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 3.3.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:internet-formation:wp-advanced-search:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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