CVE-2024-8679: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in owthub Library Management System
The Library Management System – Manage e-Digital Books Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘value' parameter of the owt_lib_handler AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.1 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 Administrator-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
The Library Management System – Manage e-Digital Books Library WordPress plugin (owthub) is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'value' parameter in the owt_lib_handler AJAX action in all versions up to 3.1. The issue stems from insufficient escaping of user input and lack of proper SQL query preparation, enabling authenticated administrators to inject additional SQL commands. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring high privileges. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL queries appended to existing ones, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect system availability or integrity but compromises confidentiality. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the owt_lib_handler AJAX action. Avoid exposing this plugin on publicly accessible sites where possible.
CVE-2024-8679: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in owthub Library Management System
Description
The Library Management System – Manage e-Digital Books Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘value' parameter of the owt_lib_handler AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.1 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 Administrator-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
The Library Management System – Manage e-Digital Books Library WordPress plugin (owthub) is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'value' parameter in the owt_lib_handler AJAX action in all versions up to 3.1. The issue stems from insufficient escaping of user input and lack of proper SQL query preparation, enabling authenticated administrators to inject additional SQL commands. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring high privileges. No patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL queries appended to existing ones, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect system availability or integrity but compromises confidentiality. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Administrator-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the owt_lib_handler AJAX action. Avoid exposing this plugin on publicly accessible sites where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-10T20:15:55.306Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c2eb7ef31ef0b560e48
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:58 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:29:15 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:50:14 AM
Views: 17
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