CVE-2024-49333: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin
CVE-2024-49333 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in the NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin affecting versions up to and including 1. 16. 5. The vulnerability allows improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, potentially enabling an attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized SQL queries. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8. 5, indicating significant impact on confidentiality and some impact on availability, but no known exploits are reported in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin (versions ≤ 1.16.5) contains an SQL Injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges to execute crafted SQL queries that can compromise the confidentiality of the database and cause limited availability impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial scope impact. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of the vulnerability disclosure date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized SQL commands, leading to a complete loss of confidentiality of the affected database and a minor impact on availability. Integrity is not impacted according to the CVSS vector. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the plugin features requiring authentication and monitor for unusual database activity. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users. Do not rely on generic mitigations unless specifically recommended by the vendor.
CVE-2024-49333: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin
Description
CVE-2024-49333 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in the NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin affecting versions up to and including 1. 16. 5. The vulnerability allows improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, potentially enabling an attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized SQL queries. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8. 5, indicating significant impact on confidentiality and some impact on availability, but no known exploits are reported in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin (versions ≤ 1.16.5) contains an SQL Injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. This flaw allows an attacker with low privileges to execute crafted SQL queries that can compromise the confidentiality of the database and cause limited availability impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial scope impact. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of the vulnerability disclosure date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized SQL commands, leading to a complete loss of confidentiality of the affected database and a minor impact on availability. Integrity is not impacted according to the CVSS vector. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the plugin features requiring authentication and monitor for unusual database activity. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users. Do not rely on generic mitigations unless specifically recommended by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-14T10:40:38.485Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ea9e7e87115cfb686fccb5
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:38 PM
Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 11:06:24 PM
Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:09:04 AM
Views: 4
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