CVE-2024-8911: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in latepoint LatePoint Plugin
The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change via SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.0.11. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts. Note that changing a WordPress user's password is only possible if the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting is enabled, which is disabled by default. Without this setting enabled, only the passwords of plugin customers, which are stored and managed in a separate database table, can be modified.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-8911 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the LatePoint WordPress plugin versions up to 5.0.11. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, specifically due to insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user passwords, potentially leading to administrator account takeover if the plugin is configured to use WordPress users as customers. If this setting is disabled, only plugin-specific customer passwords can be changed. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to change passwords of users managed by the plugin, including WordPress administrator accounts if the relevant setting is enabled. This can lead to full account takeover, compromising site integrity and availability. If the setting is disabled, the impact is limited to plugin customer accounts only.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting if enabled, to limit the scope of impact. Monitor official LatePoint communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-8911: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in latepoint LatePoint Plugin
Description
The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary User Password Change via SQL Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.0.11. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts. Note that changing a WordPress user's password is only possible if the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting is enabled, which is disabled by default. Without this setting enabled, only the passwords of plugin customers, which are stored and managed in a separate database table, can be modified.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8911 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the LatePoint WordPress plugin versions up to 5.0.11. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, specifically due to insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user passwords, potentially leading to administrator account takeover if the plugin is configured to use WordPress users as customers. If this setting is disabled, only plugin-specific customer passwords can be changed. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to change passwords of users managed by the plugin, including WordPress administrator accounts if the relevant setting is enabled. This can lead to full account takeover, compromising site integrity and availability. If the setting is disabled, the impact is limited to plugin customer accounts only.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the "Use WordPress users as customers" setting if enabled, to limit the scope of impact. Monitor official LatePoint communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-16T20:43:59.707Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b38b7ef31ef0b54f71d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:52 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:19:12 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 5:59:48 PM
Views: 14
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