CVE-2024-13341 is a SQL Injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89 found in the MultiLoca - WooCommerce Multi Locations Inventory Management plugin for WordPress. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 4.1.11 due to insufficient escaping and lack of proper query preparation on the 'data-id' parameter. The flaw allows authenticated attackers with as low as Subscriber-level privileges to append malicious SQL queries to existing database commands. Because the plugin fails to properly neutralize special SQL elements, attackers can manipulate the SQL query structure to extract sensitive data from the backend database. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require authentication, which lowers the attack complexity but still poses a significant risk given the low privilege threshold. The CVSS v3.1 score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting high confidentiality impact but no impact on integrity or availability. No patches or exploits are currently publicly available, but the risk remains for organizations using this plugin in their WordPress e-commerce environments.

The primary impact of this vulnerability is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in the database, which may include customer data, inventory details, or other business-critical information. Since the vulnerability allows SQL Injection by low-privilege authenticated users, attackers could escalate their access to sensitive data without needing administrative credentials. This can lead to data breaches, loss of customer trust, and potential regulatory penalties. Although the vulnerability does not affect data integrity or system availability directly, the confidentiality breach alone can have severe reputational and financial consequences. Organizations relying on WooCommerce with this plugin are at risk, especially those handling sensitive customer or transactional data. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits in the future.

1. Immediate mitigation involves updating the MultiLoca plugin to a version that addresses this vulnerability once released by the vendor. Since no patch links are currently available, organizations should monitor vendor announcements closely. 2. Restrict plugin access by limiting Subscriber-level user permissions or implementing stricter role-based access controls to reduce the number of users who can exploit the vulnerability. 3. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the 'data-id' parameter. 4. Conduct regular security audits and database monitoring to detect unusual query patterns or data access that may indicate exploitation attempts. 5. Consider isolating the WordPress environment and database with network segmentation to limit lateral movement if exploitation occurs. 6. Educate users about the risks of privilege escalation and enforce strong authentication policies to reduce the risk of compromised accounts. 7. Use parameterized queries and prepared statements in custom code to prevent similar injection flaws in other plugins or customizations.