CVE-2024-12404: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in crowdfavorite CF Internal Link Shortcode
The CF Internal Link Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'post_title' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2024-12404 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the crowdfavorite CF Internal Link Shortcode WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.1.0. The issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'post_title' parameter, enabling unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL queries to existing database commands. This can result in unauthorized data disclosure. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL commands via the 'post_title' parameter, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the CF Internal Link Shortcode plugin if possible. Monitor official crowdfavorite communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-12404: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in crowdfavorite CF Internal Link Shortcode
Description
The CF Internal Link Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'post_title' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2024-12404 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the crowdfavorite CF Internal Link Shortcode WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.1.0. The issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'post_title' parameter, enabling unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL queries to existing database commands. This can result in unauthorized data disclosure. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL commands via the 'post_title' parameter, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the CF Internal Link Shortcode plugin if possible. Monitor official crowdfavorite communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-10T14:39:56.917Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e38b7ef31ef0b5980e6
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:40 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:23:04 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:34:01 PM
Views: 14
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