CVE-2024-3820: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in WPDataTables wpDataTables (Premium)
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'id_key' parameter of the wdt_delete_table_row AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.1 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. Please note this only affects the premium version of the plugin.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The wpDataTables Premium WordPress plugin versions up to and including 6.3.1 contain an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the 'id_key' parameter of the wdt_delete_table_row AJAX action. Due to insufficient escaping and lack of proper query preparation, unauthenticated attackers can append malicious SQL commands to existing queries. This vulnerability allows attackers to extract or manipulate sensitive database information without authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 10.0, reflecting critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to full disclosure, modification, or deletion of sensitive data stored by the plugin. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site's data managed by wpDataTables Premium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX action or the wpDataTables Premium plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is strongly recommended.
CVE-2024-3820: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in WPDataTables wpDataTables (Premium)
Description
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'id_key' parameter of the wdt_delete_table_row AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.1 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. Please note this only affects the premium version of the plugin.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The wpDataTables Premium WordPress plugin versions up to and including 6.3.1 contain an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the 'id_key' parameter of the wdt_delete_table_row AJAX action. Due to insufficient escaping and lack of proper query preparation, unauthenticated attackers can append malicious SQL commands to existing queries. This vulnerability allows attackers to extract or manipulate sensitive database information without authentication. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 10.0, reflecting critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to full disclosure, modification, or deletion of sensitive data stored by the plugin. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site's data managed by wpDataTables Premium.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX action or the wpDataTables Premium plugin. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is strongly recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-15T14:40:48.923Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c9db7ef31ef0b566de9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:49 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:36:58 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 10:31:04 AM
Views: 11
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