Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects Supsystic Membership 1.4.7 for WordPress. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to manipulate database queries through plugin parameters, creating a risk of sensitive database disclosure. The provided sources do not identify a confirmed patched version or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for externally reachable WordPress sites. The business risk is data exposure from the site database, potentially affecting users, content, or operational records. If the plugin is present at version 1.4.7, disable or replace it until vendor guidance confirms a safe version.
Technical view
CVE-2020-37244 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in Supsystic Membership 1.4.7 involving the search and sidx parameters in the badges module. The source bundle describes unauthenticated access and potential arbitrary SQL query execution using blind or UNION-based techniques. CVSS v4.0 score is 8.8.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on internet-facing WordPress sites with Supsystic Membership version 1.4.7 installed and enabled. Sites that no longer use this plugin, run a different confirmed version, or block public access to affected functionality may have lower exposure.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes an ExploitDB reference, so public exploit information exists. However, KEV is false and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation in the wild. Treat this as high priority because the issue is unauthenticated and targets WordPress database access.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strong for the affected product, version, weakness class, and vulnerable parameters from the supplied CVE and advisory data. Evidence is incomplete for fixed versions, vendor remediation, observed exploitation, and affected version ranges beyond 1.4.7.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Supsystic Membership 1.4.7.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a corrected release.
- Apply WAF SQL injection protections as a temporary control.
- Back up and monitor affected WordPress databases.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Supsystic Membership is installed and enabled.
- Record the exact plugin version from each WordPress instance.
- Review access logs for suspicious badges module requests.
- Check for unusual database access or unexpected data changes.
- Verify remediation against vendor guidance before closing.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N3.94.2VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-49540CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Plugin Supsystic Membership 1.4.7 SQL Injection via sidxCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.