CVE-2024-3265Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Administrator SQL injection via unescaped shortcode parameters

Published Apr 25, 2024 · Updated Aug 1, 2024

SQL injection in mndpsingh287 Advanced Search 1.1.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to alter database queries. The shortcode editor appends the List of Post Meta Keys value to an SQL query without proper escaping, allowing injected SQL functions to run. Administrator access and WordPress multisite mode are required; the published proof of concept demonstrates a ten-second database delay.

CVSS severity4.7
Medium
EPSS probability0.42%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in mndpsingh287 Advanced Search 1.1.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to alter database queries. The shortcode editor appends the List of Post Meta Keys value to an SQL query without proper escaping, allowing injected SQL functions to run. Administrator access and WordPress multisite mode are required; the published proof of concept demonstrates a ten-second database delay.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-3265
Published
Apr 25, 2024
Updated
Aug 1, 2024
Vendor
mndpsingh287
Product
Advanced Search
Classifications
CWE-89
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 25, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 1, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=*
  2. Affected versionversion=0 <=1.1.6

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

mndpsingh287 · Advanced Searchversion=*; version=0 <=1.1.6

Published CVSS scores

4.7CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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