CVE-2024-13490 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the 'LTL Freight Quotes – XPO Edition' WordPress plugin developed by enituretechnology. This vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89). Specifically, the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape the 'edit_id' and 'dropship_edit_id' parameters before incorporating them into SQL queries. As a result, an unauthenticated attacker can manipulate these parameters to inject arbitrary SQL code, appending additional queries to the existing ones. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in the backend database, such as user data, freight quotes, or other confidential business information. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.3.7. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.5 (High), with the vector indicating network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), high confidentiality impact (C:H), and no impact on integrity or availability (I:N/A:N). No patches or fixes are currently linked, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its ease of exploitation and potential data leakage.

The primary impact of this vulnerability is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the affected WordPress site's database. Attackers exploiting this flaw can extract confidential data such as customer details, freight quotes, pricing information, or other proprietary business data. This can lead to privacy violations, competitive disadvantage, and regulatory compliance issues (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Since the vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction, it can be exploited remotely and at scale, increasing the risk of widespread data breaches. Although the vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability directly, the exposure of sensitive data alone can cause significant reputational damage and financial loss. Organizations relying on this plugin for freight quoting and logistics management may face operational disruptions if attackers leverage the vulnerability to gain further footholds or conduct follow-on attacks. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as proof-of-concept exploits could emerge rapidly.

To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should immediately check for updates or patches from enituretechnology addressing CVE-2024-13490 and apply them as soon as they become available. If no official patch exists, temporarily disabling or uninstalling the 'LTL Freight Quotes – XPO Edition' plugin is recommended to eliminate exposure. As a short-term workaround, web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the 'edit_id' and 'dropship_edit_id' parameters. Additionally, administrators should audit database access logs for unusual queries and monitor for signs of exploitation. Implementing least privilege principles on the database user accounts used by the plugin can limit the potential damage of an injection attack. Regular backups and incident response plans should be reviewed and updated to prepare for potential data breaches. Finally, organizations should consider security testing and code review of custom or third-party plugins before deployment to prevent similar vulnerabilities.