CVE-2024-51672: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in WPDeveloper BetterLinks
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks betterlinks allows SQL Injection.This issue affects BetterLinks: from n/a through <= 2.1.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks (<= 2.1.7) is caused by improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, leading to SQL Injection. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, and high privileges, with no user interaction needed. The impact is primarily on confidentiality with limited impact on availability and no impact on integrity. No patch or official vendor advisory is currently referenced, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to execute unauthorized SQL commands, potentially exposing sensitive database information (confidentiality impact is high). The vulnerability does not affect data integrity but may cause limited availability impact. Since the attack complexity is low and no user interaction is required, the risk is significant for privileged users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the BetterLinks plugin to trusted administrators only and monitor for unusual database activity. Avoid exposing administrative interfaces to untrusted networks.
CVE-2024-51672: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in WPDeveloper BetterLinks
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks betterlinks allows SQL Injection.This issue affects BetterLinks: from n/a through <= 2.1.7.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks (<= 2.1.7) is caused by improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, leading to SQL Injection. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, and high privileges, with no user interaction needed. The impact is primarily on confidentiality with limited impact on availability and no impact on integrity. No patch or official vendor advisory is currently referenced, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to execute unauthorized SQL commands, potentially exposing sensitive database information (confidentiality impact is high). The vulnerability does not affect data integrity but may cause limited availability impact. Since the attack complexity is low and no user interaction is required, the risk is significant for privileged users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the BetterLinks plugin to trusted administrators only and monitor for unusual database activity. Avoid exposing administrative interfaces to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-30T15:05:38.836Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7512e6bfc5ba1df02993
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:42:10 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 5:09:04 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 10:29:22 PM
Views: 18
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