CVE-2024-7607: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in rustaurius Front End Users
The Front End Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.28 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-2024-7607 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the Front End Users plugin for WordPress, specifically via the 'order' parameter. The issue exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89), allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above to append additional SQL queries. This can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.2.28. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Attackers with Contributor-level access can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data leakage or manipulation. There are no known exploits in the wild as per the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix is referenced, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if feasible.
CVE-2024-7607: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in rustaurius Front End Users
Description
The Front End Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.28 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-2024-7607 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the Front End Users plugin for WordPress, specifically via the 'order' parameter. The issue exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89), allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above to append additional SQL queries. This can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.2.28. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Attackers with Contributor-level access can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data leakage or manipulation. There are no known exploits in the wild as per the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix is referenced, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-08T02:02:55.217Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c1cb7ef31ef0b560009
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:40 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:19:52 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 5:59:33 PM
Views: 6
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