CVE-2024-49303: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin
CVE-2024-49303 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in the NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin versions up to and including 1. 16. 5. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to potentially cause a partial denial of service and gain high confidentiality impact. There is no official patch or remediation level confirmed at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin (up to version 1.16.5) is due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, leading to SQL Injection. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.5 (High), with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction. The impact is a confidentiality breach with some availability impact, but no integrity impact. The vulnerability is published and tracked as CVE-2024-49303, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor or authoritative sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges to execute SQL Injection attacks, potentially exposing sensitive data (high confidentiality impact) and causing limited denial of service (low availability impact). There is no indication of integrity compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin if possible.
CVE-2024-49303: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin
Description
CVE-2024-49303 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in the NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin versions up to and including 1. 16. 5. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to potentially cause a partial denial of service and gain high confidentiality impact. There is no official patch or remediation level confirmed at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin (up to version 1.16.5) is due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, leading to SQL Injection. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.5 (High), with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction. The impact is a confidentiality breach with some availability impact, but no integrity impact. The vulnerability is published and tracked as CVE-2024-49303, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor or authoritative sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges to execute SQL Injection attacks, potentially exposing sensitive data (high confidentiality impact) and causing limited denial of service (low availability impact). There is no indication of integrity compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-14T10:40:08.752Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ea9e7e87115cfb686fccae
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:38 PM
Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 11:06:28 PM
Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:10:26 AM
Views: 3
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