CVE-2024-13594: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in neofix Simple Downloads List
The Simple Downloads List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'category' attribute of the 'neofix_sdl' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 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 Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-13594 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Simple Downloads List WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.4.2). It occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'category' attribute of the 'neofix_sdl' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or above can inject additional SQL commands into existing queries, enabling unauthorized data extraction. The vulnerability stems from insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL query construction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting additional SQL queries. There is no indication of impact on data integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond authentication and has a network attack vector with low attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once released. Avoid using the vulnerable shortcode with untrusted input.
CVE-2024-13594: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in neofix Simple Downloads List
Description
The Simple Downloads List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'category' attribute of the 'neofix_sdl' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 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 Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13594 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Simple Downloads List WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.4.2). It occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'category' attribute of the 'neofix_sdl' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or above can inject additional SQL commands into existing queries, enabling unauthorized data extraction. The vulnerability stems from insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL query construction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting additional SQL queries. There is no indication of impact on data integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond authentication and has a network attack vector with low attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once released. Avoid using the vulnerable shortcode with untrusted input.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-21T15:14:21.377Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e63b7ef31ef0b59f598
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:23 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:12:33 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:59:30 AM
Views: 16
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