CVE-2024-11372 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) found in the WordPress plugin 'Connexion Logs' up to version 3.0.2. The vulnerability arises because the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape a parameter before incorporating it into a SQL query. This improper handling allows an attacker with administrative privileges to inject arbitrary SQL code into the backend database queries. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 reflects the vulnerability's characteristics: it can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), but requires high privileges (PR:H) and no user interaction (UI:N). The impact is significant, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H) of the affected system. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read, modify, or delete sensitive data stored in the WordPress database, potentially leading to full site compromise, data leakage, or disruption of service. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the presence of this vulnerability in a WordPress plugin—commonly used across many websites—makes it a critical concern for site administrators. The lack of an official patch or update at the time of publication increases the urgency for mitigation.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-11372 can be substantial, especially for those relying on WordPress sites with the Connexion Logs plugin installed. Compromise of administrative accounts through SQL injection can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, intellectual property, or internal communications, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. The integrity of website content and logs can be manipulated, undermining trust and operational reliability. Availability may also be affected if attackers delete or corrupt database records, causing downtime or loss of critical functionality. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and government are particularly at risk due to the sensitivity of their data and regulatory scrutiny. Additionally, exploitation could be leveraged as a foothold for further lateral movement within corporate networks, amplifying the threat.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should take immediate steps beyond generic patching advice: 1) Audit all WordPress installations to identify the presence of the Connexion Logs plugin and its version. 2) Restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 3) Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable parameter. 4) Employ database query parameterization or prepared statements where possible, and review plugin code if custom modifications exist. 5) Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or unexpected administrative actions. 6) If no official patch is available, consider temporarily disabling or removing the plugin until a secure version is released. 7) Conduct regular backups of WordPress databases and files to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. 8) Educate site administrators about the risks of SQL injection and safe plugin management practices.