CVE-2024-13230 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the 'Social Share, Social Login and Social Comments Plugin – Super Socializer' WordPress plugin developed by the_champ. The flaw exists due to insufficient escaping and lack of proper preparation of the 'SuperSocializerKey' parameter in SQL queries, allowing attackers to append malicious SQL code. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 7.14. Since the injection point is accessible without authentication or user interaction, attackers can remotely exploit this flaw over the network. The primary impact is the unauthorized disclosure of user metadata stored in the database, which could include personally identifiable information or other sensitive data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89, indicating improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with a network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No patches or fixes were listed at the time of publication, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. However, the widespread use of WordPress and the popularity of this plugin increase the potential attack surface. Organizations running this plugin should monitor for updates and consider immediate mitigations to prevent exploitation.

The exploitation of CVE-2024-13230 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of user metadata from the backend database of affected WordPress sites. This can compromise user privacy and potentially expose sensitive information such as usernames, email addresses, or other stored metadata. While the vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of data (no integrity or availability impact), the confidentiality breach can damage organizational reputation and lead to regulatory compliance issues, especially under data protection laws like GDPR or CCPA. Since exploitation requires no authentication and no user interaction, attackers can automate attacks at scale, increasing the risk of widespread data leakage. Organizations relying on this plugin for social login or comments functionality face increased risk of data exposure, which could be leveraged for further attacks such as phishing or account takeover. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as proof-of-concept exploits may emerge. Overall, the impact is primarily on confidentiality with medium severity.

1. Immediate mitigation involves updating the plugin to a patched version once released by the vendor. Monitor official channels for patch announcements. 2. If a patch is not yet available, disable or uninstall the vulnerable plugin to eliminate the attack surface. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'SuperSocializerKey' parameter. Custom WAF signatures can be created to filter suspicious input patterns. 4. Employ input validation and sanitization at the application level if possible, restricting input characters and length for the affected parameter. 5. Restrict database user permissions for the WordPress application to the minimum necessary, limiting data exposure in case of injection. 6. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual query patterns or repeated access attempts to the vulnerable parameter. 7. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on SQL injection vectors. 8. Educate site administrators about the risks and encourage timely updates of all plugins and themes. 9. Consider isolating critical data or encrypting sensitive metadata in the database to reduce impact if leakage occurs.