CVE-2024-6479: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in shopitpress SIP Reviews Shortcode for WooCommerce
The SIP Reviews Shortcode for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'no_of_reviews' attribute in the woocommerce_reviews shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 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 SIP Reviews Shortcode for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress suffers from an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) due to insufficient escaping and lack of proper preparation of the 'no_of_reviews' attribute in the woocommerce_reviews shortcode. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL queries to existing database queries, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.2.3. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an available patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. Because the attacker can inject SQL commands without authentication, the risk is elevated. However, the CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin or restricting access to the shortcode functionality to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-6479: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in shopitpress SIP Reviews Shortcode for WooCommerce
Description
The SIP Reviews Shortcode for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'no_of_reviews' attribute in the woocommerce_reviews shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 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 SIP Reviews Shortcode for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress suffers from an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) due to insufficient escaping and lack of proper preparation of the 'no_of_reviews' attribute in the woocommerce_reviews shortcode. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to append malicious SQL queries to existing database queries, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.2.3. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an available patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. Because the attacker can inject SQL commands without authentication, the risk is elevated. However, the CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin or restricting access to the shortcode functionality to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-03T14:29:39.608Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c04b7ef31ef0b55eff3
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:08:39 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:42:19 AM
Views: 15
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.