CVE-2024-1118: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in chemiker Podlove Subscribe button
The Podlove Subscribe button plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to UNION-based SQL Injection via the 'button' attribute of the podlove-subscribe-button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.10 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 contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1118 describes a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the Podlove Subscribe button plugin for WordPress. The issue exists in all versions up to and including 1.3.10, where the 'button' attribute of the podlove-subscribe-button shortcode is not properly sanitized. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can append additional SQL queries via UNION injection to extract sensitive data. The vulnerability is due to insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL query construction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level access or above to perform UNION-based SQL Injection attacks. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information and potentially full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the affected WordPress environment. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Podlove Subscribe button plugin if possible to mitigate risk.
CVE-2024-1118: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in chemiker Podlove Subscribe button
Description
The Podlove Subscribe button plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to UNION-based SQL Injection via the 'button' attribute of the podlove-subscribe-button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.10 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 contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1118 describes a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the Podlove Subscribe button plugin for WordPress. The issue exists in all versions up to and including 1.3.10, where the 'button' attribute of the podlove-subscribe-button shortcode is not properly sanitized. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can append additional SQL queries via UNION injection to extract sensitive data. The vulnerability is due to insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL query construction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level access or above to perform UNION-based SQL Injection attacks. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information and potentially full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the affected WordPress environment. The CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the Podlove Subscribe button plugin if possible to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-31T13:16:57.588Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d20b7ef31ef0b56e2df
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:00 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:55:05 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 7:58:50 PM
Views: 13
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