CVE-2024-5605: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in dglingren Media Library Assistant
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter within the mla_tag_cloud Shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.16 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5605 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 3.16. It arises from insufficient escaping and lack of proper query preparation on the user-supplied 'order' parameter within the mla_tag_cloud shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can append additional SQL queries to extract sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (high severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level or higher privileges to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information, modification, or disruption of database availability. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site's data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Media Library Assistant plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-5605: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in dglingren Media Library Assistant
Description
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter within the mla_tag_cloud Shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.16 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, 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
CVE-2024-5605 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 3.16. It arises from insufficient escaping and lack of proper query preparation on the user-supplied 'order' parameter within the mla_tag_cloud shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can append additional SQL queries to extract sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (high severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level or higher privileges to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information, modification, or disruption of database availability. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site's data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Media Library Assistant plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-03T18:56:25.743Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6becb7ef31ef0b55c2f4
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:52 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:46:59 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:25:45 PM
Views: 9
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