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CVE-2024-1317: RSS Aggregator by Feedzy <= 4.4.2 - Authenticated(Contributor+) SQL Injection

The RSS Aggregator by Feedzy – Feed to Post, Autoblogging, News & YouTube Video Feeds Aggregator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘search_key’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.2 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 access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-1317 affects the WordPress Feedzy RSS Aggregator plugin through version 4.4.2. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could abuse a vulnerable search parameter to query the WordPress database, potentially exposing or changing sensitive site data.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin remediation where Feedzy is deployed. The requirement for an authenticated Contributor+ account lowers broad internet exposure, but database impact makes delayed remediation risky.

Technical view

The issue is SQL injection in Feedzy’s search_key handling, caused by insufficient escaping and insufficient prepared-query use. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with low attack complexity, network access, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Feedzy RSS Aggregator up to and including 4.4.2, where untrusted or compromised Contributor+ accounts exist. Anonymous exploitation is not supported by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The practical risk is insider, stolen-account, or low-privileged account abuse against sites that permit Contributor access.

Researcher notes

Focus review on search_key handling and the 4.4.3 changeset. The public record supports authenticated SQL injection, but this analysis does not confirm exploit availability, mass exploitation, or affected configurations beyond Feedzy through 4.4.2.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Feedzy to a vendor-supported version newer than 4.4.2.
  • Review vendor guidance and the 4.4.3 code changes before closing remediation.
  • Restrict Contributor and higher roles to trusted users only.
  • Investigate suspicious activity from low-privileged WordPress accounts.
  • Back up the database before plugin updates or emergency removal.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Feedzy plugin and installed version.
  • Confirm no production site remains on Feedzy 4.4.2 or earlier.
  • Review WordPress users with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
  • Check application logs for unusual authenticated Feedzy search activity.
  • Verify remediation with authenticated regression testing, not exploit reproduction.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-1317Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
themeisleRSS Aggregator by Feedzy – Feed to Post, Autoblogging, News & YouTube Video Feeds Aggregator0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-89

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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.

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