CVE-2024-4443: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in strategy11team Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress
The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘listingfields’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.2 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
The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress contains a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) via the 'listingfields' parameter in all versions up to 6.4.2. Due to insufficient input sanitization and lack of prepared statements, attackers can append malicious SQL queries to extract sensitive data from the database without authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting its critical severity and ease of exploitation over the network without privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to full disclosure of sensitive database information, data modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress sites using this plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to affected endpoints as a temporary measure. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-4443: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in strategy11team Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress
Description
The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘listingfields’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.2 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
The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress contains a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) via the 'listingfields' parameter in all versions up to 6.4.2. Due to insufficient input sanitization and lack of prepared statements, attackers can append malicious SQL queries to extract sensitive data from the database without authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting its critical severity and ease of exploitation over the network without privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to full disclosure of sensitive database information, data modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress sites using this plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to affected endpoints as a temporary measure. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-02T18:55:24.634Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b8eb7ef31ef0b55694f
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:18 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:34:12 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:58:55 AM
Views: 7
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