CVE-2024-12030: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in realmag777 MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter
The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'key' attribute of the 'mdf_value' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3.5 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-2024-12030 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. Specifically, the 'key' attribute of the 'mdf_value' shortcode is not properly escaped, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to append arbitrary SQL queries to existing database queries. This can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.3.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher access to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The integrity and availability of the database are not impacted according to the CVSS vector. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access where possible and monitor for unusual activity related to the 'mdf_value' shortcode usage. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin version or disable it if feasible.
CVE-2024-12030: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in realmag777 MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter
Description
The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'key' attribute of the 'mdf_value' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3.5 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-2024-12030 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter WordPress plugin caused by improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. Specifically, the 'key' attribute of the 'mdf_value' shortcode is not properly escaped, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to append arbitrary SQL queries to existing database queries. This can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.3.3.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher access to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The integrity and availability of the database are not impacted according to the CVSS vector. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access where possible and monitor for unusual activity related to the 'mdf_value' shortcode usage. Avoid using the vulnerable plugin version or disable it if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-02T15:19:50.332Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e2ab7ef31ef0b5970da
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:26 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:11:32 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 5:52:50 PM
Views: 20
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