CVE-2024-7827 is a boolean-based SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the levelfourstorefront Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 5.7.2. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89) due to insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements for the 'model_number' parameter. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can exploit this flaw by injecting additional SQL queries into existing database queries. This enables attackers to extract sensitive information from the backend database, potentially including user data, credentials, or other critical business information. The attack vector is network-based with no user interaction required, and the vulnerability scope is unchanged (affects only the plugin). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with low attack complexity and privileges required. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to WordPress sites using this plugin, especially those with multiple contributors. The lack of patch links suggests that users must monitor vendor updates closely or implement workarounds to mitigate risk.

The impact of CVE-2024-7827 is substantial for organizations using the levelfourstorefront Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store plugin. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer and business data, undermining confidentiality. Attackers can also manipulate or corrupt database contents, affecting data integrity, and potentially disrupt eCommerce operations, impacting availability. This could result in financial losses, reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and loss of customer trust. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated access at Contributor level or higher, insider threats or compromised accounts increase risk. E-commerce platforms are frequent targets for data theft and fraud, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in retail and online sales sectors. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate widespread damage but does not reduce the urgency for remediation. Organizations with multiple contributors or less stringent access controls are at higher risk.

To mitigate CVE-2024-7827, organizations should immediately upgrade the levelfourstorefront Shopping Cart & eCommerce Store plugin to a patched version once released by the vendor. Until a patch is available, restrict Contributor-level and higher access to trusted users only and audit existing user privileges to minimize attack surface. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'model_number' parameter. Employ database activity monitoring to identify suspicious query patterns. Consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable plugin if feasible. Review and harden WordPress security configurations, including strong authentication and monitoring for anomalous user behavior. Developers should refactor the plugin code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. Regularly back up databases and test restoration procedures to mitigate potential data loss. Finally, maintain vigilance for vendor advisories and threat intelligence updates regarding this vulnerability.