CVE-2024-8624: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in realmag777 MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter
The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'meta_key' attribute of the 'mdf_select_title' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for 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-2024-8624 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter WordPress plugin by realmag777. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.3.3.3, where the 'meta_key' attribute of the 'mdf_select_title' shortcode is not properly sanitized or prepared before being used in SQL queries. This allows authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to append malicious SQL code to existing queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure and database manipulation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting high attack vector accessibility (network), low attack complexity, and significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables an authenticated attacker with Contributor-level access or above to perform SQL Injection attacks, which can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive database information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site’s data managed by the MDTF plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix has been published yet for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level and higher access to trusted users only, and consider disabling or removing the MDTF plugin if possible. Monitor official channels from the vendor realmag777 for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-8624: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in realmag777 MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter
Description
The MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'meta_key' attribute of the 'mdf_select_title' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for 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
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8624 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter WordPress plugin by realmag777. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.3.3.3, where the 'meta_key' attribute of the 'mdf_select_title' shortcode is not properly sanitized or prepared before being used in SQL queries. This allows authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to append malicious SQL code to existing queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure and database manipulation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting high attack vector accessibility (network), low attack complexity, and significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables an authenticated attacker with Contributor-level access or above to perform SQL Injection attacks, which can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive database information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site’s data managed by the MDTF plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix has been published yet for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level and higher access to trusted users only, and consider disabling or removing the MDTF plugin if possible. Monitor official channels from the vendor realmag777 for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-09T20:03:22.171Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c2cb7ef31ef0b560cfb
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:14:07 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:41:10 PM
Views: 13
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