Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-50524 is a high-severity blind SQL injection in the WordPress Administrator Z plugin before 2024.10.21. An authenticated low-privilege user may be able to query database information indirectly. The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where Administrator Z is internet-facing and low-privilege accounts exist. The main business concern is database confidentiality, not confirmed ransomware-style exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in Administrator Z, affecting versions before 2024.10.21. CVSS 3.1 is 8.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Administrator Z plugin installed below version 2024.10.21. Risk increases where untrusted or compromised low-privilege WordPress accounts exist.
Exploitation context
The bundle identifies blind SQL injection and low privileges required, but provides no exploit procedure and no evidence of active exploitation. KEV is false, so treat exploitation as plausible but unconfirmed from the supplied evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation, specific vulnerable parameters, or exploit availability. Validate exposure through version inventory and defensive log review only.
Mitigation direction
- Update Administrator Z to 2024.10.21 or later if available.
- Disable or remove the plugin until vendor guidance is applied.
- Review plugin vendor and Patchstack guidance for confirmed remediation details.
- Limit low-privilege account access and remove unused WordPress users.
- Monitor application and database logs for suspicious plugin-related activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all WordPress sites for the Administrator Z plugin.
- Confirm installed versions are 2024.10.21 or later.
- Check whether untrusted low-privilege users can authenticate to affected sites.
- Review logs for unusual plugin requests, database errors, or repeated probing.
- Document remediation status for each affected WordPress instance.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L3.14.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/administrator-z/vulnerability/wordpress-administrator-z-plugin-2024-10-27-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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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.