CVE-2024-12428 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Data Access – App Builder plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 5.5.22. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'order[user_login][dir]' parameter, which is not properly escaped or prepared before being used in SQL queries. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL commands to existing queries, potentially exposing sensitive data stored in the database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor or other sources.

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks, allowing them to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitoring for updates from the vendor is recommended to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.