CVE-2024-30501: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in WPChill Download Monitor
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.This issue affects Download Monitor: from n/a through 4.9.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor (up to version 4.9.4) is classified as CWE-89, indicating improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, commonly known as SQL Injection. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L) shows that exploitation requires network access with low attack complexity but high privileges, no user interaction, and results in high confidentiality impact with limited availability impact. No official patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges on the system could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized SQL commands, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information (high confidentiality impact) and limited disruption of service (low availability impact). Integrity impact is not indicated. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should restrict access to trusted administrators only and monitor for unusual database activity. Avoid exposing the affected plugin to untrusted networks or users with elevated privileges.
CVE-2024-30501: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in WPChill Download Monitor
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.This issue affects Download Monitor: from n/a through 4.9.4.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.6high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor (up to version 4.9.4) is classified as CWE-89, indicating improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, commonly known as SQL Injection. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L) shows that exploitation requires network access with low attack complexity but high privileges, no user interaction, and results in high confidentiality impact with limited availability impact. No official patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges on the system could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized SQL commands, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information (high confidentiality impact) and limited disruption of service (low availability impact). Integrity impact is not indicated. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should restrict access to trusted administrators only and monitor for unusual database activity. Avoid exposing the affected plugin to untrusted networks or users with elevated privileges.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-27T11:51:43.426Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f164facbff5d86104a447a
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:55:06 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:30:31 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 12:06:41 PM
Views: 24
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