CVE-2024-43965: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress
CVE-2024-43965 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in the Smackcoders SendGrid plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 1. 4. The flaw involves improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, which could allow an attacker to manipulate database queries. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has network attack vector with low attack complexity. There is currently no official patch or remediation available from the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43965) in Smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress is an SQL Injection issue (CWE-89) that affects versions through 1.4. It allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands due to improper sanitization of special elements used in SQL queries. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with an attack vector over the network, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and a scope change. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality with high impact and availability with low impact. No official fix or patch has been published yet, and no known exploits have been observed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized SQL commands on the affected database, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information (high confidentiality impact) and limited disruption of service (low availability impact). Integrity impact is reported as none. The vulnerability requires user interaction but no privileges, and can be exploited remotely.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider limiting exposure of the vulnerable plugin, disabling or removing it if not necessary, and monitoring for updates from Smackcoders. No official remediation or temporary fix has been published by the vendor at this time.
CVE-2024-43965: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress
Description
CVE-2024-43965 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in the Smackcoders SendGrid plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 1. 4. The flaw involves improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, which could allow an attacker to manipulate database queries. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has network attack vector with low attack complexity. There is currently no official patch or remediation available from the vendor. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43965) in Smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress is an SQL Injection issue (CWE-89) that affects versions through 1.4. It allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands due to improper sanitization of special elements used in SQL queries. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with an attack vector over the network, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and a scope change. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality with high impact and availability with low impact. No official fix or patch has been published yet, and no known exploits have been observed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized SQL commands on the affected database, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information (high confidentiality impact) and limited disruption of service (low availability impact). Integrity impact is reported as none. The vulnerability requires user interaction but no privileges, and can be exploited remotely.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider limiting exposure of the vulnerable plugin, disabling or removing it if not necessary, and monitoring for updates from Smackcoders. No official remediation or temporary fix has been published by the vendor at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-18T21:57:00.730Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165dccbff5d86104b5ad7
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:52 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:21:30 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 2:24:09 AM
Views: 1
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