CVE-2024-8621: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in mmrs151 Daily Prayer Time
The Daily Prayer Time plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'max_word' attribute of the 'quran_verse' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2024.08.26 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-2024-8621 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in the Daily Prayer Time WordPress plugin by mmrs151. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'max_word' attribute of the 'quran_verse' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to append malicious SQL queries. This occurs due to insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements in the SQL query construction. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2024.08.26 and can lead to unauthorized data disclosure and potential full database compromise.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification or deletion of data, and potentially full compromise of the affected WordPress site's database. The CVSS score of 9.9 reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress plugin repository and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-8621: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in mmrs151 Daily Prayer Time
Description
The Daily Prayer Time plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'max_word' attribute of the 'quran_verse' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2024.08.26 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-2024-8621 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in the Daily Prayer Time WordPress plugin by mmrs151. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'max_word' attribute of the 'quran_verse' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to append malicious SQL queries. This occurs due to insufficient escaping and lack of prepared statements in the SQL query construction. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2024.08.26 and can lead to unauthorized data disclosure and potential full database compromise.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification or deletion of data, and potentially full compromise of the affected WordPress site's database. The CVSS score of 9.9 reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress plugin repository and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-09T19:44:56.186Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c2cb7ef31ef0b560cec
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:13:51 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:36:21 PM
Views: 18
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