The vulnerability CVE-2024-10687 is a time-based SQL Injection (CWE-89) found in the WordPress plugin 'Photos, Files, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Ecommerce Contest Gallery – Upload, Vote, Sell via PayPal, Social Share Buttons'. It affects all versions up to and including 24.0.3. The root cause is insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements for the user-supplied parameter $collectedIds in SQL queries. This improper neutralization allows attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands, which can be executed by the database engine. Since the injection is time-based, attackers can infer data by measuring response delays, enabling extraction of sensitive information such as user credentials, payment data, or other confidential records stored in the database. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk. The plugin is widely used in WordPress sites for contest galleries with social media integration and e-commerce features, making it a high-value target. No patches or official fixes have been published at the time of disclosure, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild, but the critical CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a severe threat.

The impact of this vulnerability is severe for organizations using the affected WordPress plugin. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, including user information, payment details, and internal application data, violating confidentiality. Attackers can also modify or delete data, impacting integrity, and potentially disrupt application functionality, affecting availability. Given the plugin’s role in e-commerce and social media contest management, data breaches could result in financial losses, reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and loss of customer trust. The unauthenticated and remote nature of the exploit increases the likelihood of automated attacks and mass exploitation attempts. Organizations with high-traffic WordPress sites or those handling sensitive customer data are particularly at risk. The lack of a patch increases exposure time, and the complexity of the plugin’s integration with payment and social platforms amplifies the potential damage.

1. Immediately disable or restrict access to the vulnerable plugin until a patch is available. 2. Monitor web application logs for unusual SQL query patterns or time delays indicative of time-based SQL Injection attempts. 3. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block malicious payloads targeting the $collectedIds parameter. 4. Use database activity monitoring tools to detect anomalous queries and prevent unauthorized data access. 5. Implement least privilege principles on the database user accounts used by the plugin to limit the scope of potential damage. 6. Regularly back up website and database data to enable recovery in case of compromise. 7. Once available, promptly apply official patches or updates from the plugin vendor. 8. Conduct thorough security assessments and code reviews of custom or third-party plugins before deployment. 9. Educate site administrators about the risks of installing unverified plugins and the importance of timely updates.