CVE-2024-12635: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in fahadmahmood WP Docs
The WP Docs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the 'dir_id' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 2.2.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12635 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Docs plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 2.2.0. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'dir_id' parameter, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to append SQL commands to existing queries. This can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive database information. The vulnerability was partially addressed in version 2.2.0, but no complete fix or patch link is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting SQL commands. The impact is limited to confidentiality as there is no indication of integrity or availability compromise. The vulnerability requires network access and low attack complexity but does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability was partially patched in version 2.2.0 of the WP Docs plugin. However, no official full patch or update link is currently provided. Users should verify if a newer version beyond 2.2.0 is available that fully addresses the issue. Until a complete fix is confirmed, restrict plugin usage to trusted users and consider additional database query protections or monitoring for suspicious activity. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2024-12635: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in fahadmahmood WP Docs
Description
The WP Docs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the 'dir_id' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 2.2.0.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12635 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Docs plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 2.2.0. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'dir_id' parameter, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to append SQL commands to existing queries. This can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive database information. The vulnerability was partially addressed in version 2.2.0, but no complete fix or patch link is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting SQL commands. The impact is limited to confidentiality as there is no indication of integrity or availability compromise. The vulnerability requires network access and low attack complexity but does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability was partially patched in version 2.2.0 of the WP Docs plugin. However, no official full patch or update link is currently provided. Users should verify if a newer version beyond 2.2.0 is available that fully addresses the issue. Until a complete fix is confirmed, restrict plugin usage to trusted users and consider additional database query protections or monitoring for suspicious activity. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-13T22:50:32.251Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e46b7ef31ef0b59c277
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:54 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:53:08 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 7:42:17 PM
Views: 18
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