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CVE-2024-23507: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in InstaWP InstaWP Connect

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-23507cvecve-2024-23507
Published: Wed Jan 31 2024 (01/31/2024, 11:52:25 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: InstaWP
Product: InstaWP Connect

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in InstaWP InstaWP Connect instawp-connect.This issue affects InstaWP Connect: from n/a through <= 0.1.0.9.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 02:56:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in InstaWP Connect (<= 0.1.0.9) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, commonly known as SQL Injection. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.5, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges but no user interaction, and a scope change. The impact includes high confidentiality compromise and low availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.

Potential Impact

An attacker with low privileges can exploit this SQL Injection vulnerability remotely without user interaction. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information (high confidentiality impact) and a partial denial of service (low availability impact). There is no indication of integrity impact. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch or official fix is available, restrict access to the affected InstaWP Connect versions and monitor for unusual activity related to SQL commands. Avoid exposing the vulnerable service to untrusted networks where possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-01-17T18:18:14.980Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6839fc40182aa0cae2bc1f32

Added to database: 5/30/2025, 6:43:12 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 2:56:47 AM

Last updated: 5/10/2026, 5:49:57 AM

Views: 60

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