CVE-2024-7717: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in thimpress WP Events Manager
The WP Events Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.11 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 Subscriber-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-2024-7717 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Events Manager WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.1.11). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'order' parameter, allowing authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or above to append malicious SQL queries. This occurs because the plugin fails to sufficiently escape user input and does not properly prepare SQL statements, enabling extraction of sensitive database data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database, as well as potential modification or disruption of data. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet.
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 trusted users only and consider disabling or replacing the WP Events Manager plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-7717: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in thimpress WP Events Manager
Description
The WP Events Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.11 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 Subscriber-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-2024-7717 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Events Manager WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.1.11). The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'order' parameter, allowing authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges or above to append malicious SQL queries. This occurs because the plugin fails to sufficiently escape user input and does not properly prepare SQL statements, enabling extraction of sensitive database data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database, as well as potential modification or disruption of data. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet.
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 trusted users only and consider disabling or replacing the WP Events Manager plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-12T19:03:15.962Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c1db7ef31ef0b5601b8
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:41 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:06:36 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:28:52 PM
Views: 11
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