CVE-2024-3605: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in thimpress WP Hotel Booking
The WP Hotel Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'room_type' parameter of the /wphb/v1/rooms/search-rooms REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2024-3605 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) affecting the WP Hotel Booking plugin for WordPress in all versions up to 2.1.0. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'room_type' parameter used in the /wphb/v1/rooms/search-rooms REST API endpoint. Because the parameter is not properly escaped or prepared in the SQL query, unauthenticated attackers can append arbitrary SQL commands, potentially extracting sensitive data or manipulating the database.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the backend database, including unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 10.0 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the vulnerable REST API endpoint if possible, and monitor for unusual database activity. Avoid using affected versions of the WP Hotel Booking plugin in production environments. Follow updates from the vendor thimpress for an official patch or mitigation instructions.
CVE-2024-3605: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in thimpress WP Hotel Booking
Description
The WP Hotel Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'room_type' parameter of the /wphb/v1/rooms/search-rooms REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2024-3605 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) affecting the WP Hotel Booking plugin for WordPress in all versions up to 2.1.0. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'room_type' parameter used in the /wphb/v1/rooms/search-rooms REST API endpoint. Because the parameter is not properly escaped or prepared in the SQL query, unauthenticated attackers can append arbitrary SQL commands, potentially extracting sensitive data or manipulating the database.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete compromise of the backend database, including unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 10.0 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the vulnerable REST API endpoint if possible, and monitor for unusual database activity. Avoid using affected versions of the WP Hotel Booking plugin in production environments. Follow updates from the vendor thimpress for an official patch or mitigation instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-10T17:04:58.543Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c97b7ef31ef0b566952
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:43 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:19:28 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:38:18 AM
Views: 9
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