CVE-2024-1797: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in alimir WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback
The WP ULike – Most Advanced WordPress Marketing Toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'status' and 'id' attributes of the 'wp_ulike_counter' and 'wp_ulike' shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.9 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
The WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback plugin for WordPress suffers from an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in all versions up to 4.6.9. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, specifically through the 'status' and 'id' parameters of the 'wp_ulike_counter' and 'wp_ulike' shortcodes. Because user input is not sufficiently escaped or prepared before being incorporated into SQL queries, authenticated attackers with at least contributor privileges can append malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the WordPress database. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system's data. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond authentication and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP ULike plugin if possible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2024-1797: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in alimir WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback
Description
The WP ULike – Most Advanced WordPress Marketing Toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'status' and 'id' attributes of the 'wp_ulike_counter' and 'wp_ulike' shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.9 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
The WP ULike – Like & Dislike Buttons for Engagement and Feedback plugin for WordPress suffers from an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in all versions up to 4.6.9. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, specifically through the 'status' and 'id' parameters of the 'wp_ulike_counter' and 'wp_ulike' shortcodes. Because user input is not sufficiently escaped or prepared before being incorporated into SQL queries, authenticated attackers with at least contributor privileges can append malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the WordPress database. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system's data. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond authentication and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP ULike plugin if possible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-22T20:21:29.526Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d3eb7ef31ef0b56f55b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:30 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:08:32 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:22:10 AM
Views: 12
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