CVE-2024-2871: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in dglingren Media Library Assistant
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 3.13 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 access or higher, 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-2024-2871 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 3.13. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands within the plugin's shortcode parameters. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher can inject additional SQL queries due to insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements, potentially exposing sensitive database information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary SQL queries appended to existing queries. This can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not allow unauthenticated access and does not impact availability. The CVSS score of 6.4 reflects a medium impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor or higher access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Media Library Assistant plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-2871: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in dglingren Media Library Assistant
Description
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 3.13 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 access or higher, 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-2024-2871 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 3.13. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands within the plugin's shortcode parameters. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher can inject additional SQL queries due to insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements, potentially exposing sensitive database information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary SQL queries appended to existing queries. This can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not allow unauthenticated access and does not impact availability. The CVSS score of 6.4 reflects a medium impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor or higher access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Media Library Assistant plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-25T19:52:01.682Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6db9b7ef31ef0b58d31f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:33 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:09:07 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 10:30:00 AM
Views: 8
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