WordPress · Wp Post Author · CVE-2024-8757
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
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 versions up to, and including, 3.8.1
Description:
The issue is related to time-based SQL Injection via the `linked user id` parameter 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.
Recommendations:
For versions up to, and including, 3.8.1, consider disabling the `linked user id` parameter until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. Restrict access to the plugin's functionality to minimize the risk of sensitive information extraction. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.