CVE-2024-51672 HIGH

CVE-2024-51672: WordPress BetterLinks plugin <= 2.1.7 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Vendor Wpdeveloper
Product BetterLinks
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published November 4, 2024
Last update May 11, 2026

CVSS base score

7.6/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks betterlinks allows SQL Injection.This issue affects BetterLinks: from n/a through <= 2.1.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BetterLinks versions up to 2.1.7 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in a high-privilege function. An authenticated administrator can craft malicious input to read sensitive data from the site database, including user credentials and configuration. The vulnerability requires admin access and does not allow data modification or site takeover, but exposes confidential information.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data from the site database, including user information and site configuration.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

If a malicious admin account exists, attackers can extract user passwords, email addresses, and other database records.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 4, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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