Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-50544 is a high-severity SQL injection issue in the WordPress RSVP ME plugin through version 1.9.9. A low-privileged authenticated attacker may be able to query backend data through the vulnerable plugin. The sources do not state that it is being actively exploited.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term remediation item for WordPress properties using RSVP ME. The main business risk is unauthorized database access, especially on sites with user accounts. Prioritize inventory first because exposure only exists where this plugin is installed.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization in MicahBlu RSVP ME. CVSS 3.1 is 8.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running RSVP ME version 1.9.9 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges, so sites allowing untrusted account creation or broad contributor access may face higher practical risk.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not cite active exploitation, public weaponization, or CISA KEV inclusion. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low complexity, no user interaction, and authenticated low-privilege access requirements.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack listing. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation, integrity impact, or a specific fixed version from the provided bundle. Validate exposure by plugin presence, version, activation state, and account access model.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for RSVP ME installations and versions.
- Disable or remove RSVP ME where it is not business-critical.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- If no fix is available, keep the plugin disabled until guidance exists.
- Limit untrusted user account creation where RSVP ME remains installed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether RSVP ME is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Flag any active RSVP ME version 1.9.9 or earlier.
- Verify whether untrusted users can obtain low-privileged WordPress accounts.
- Review web, database, and WAF logs for anomalous RSVP ME activity.
- Document compensating controls for any site that cannot remove the plugin.
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
- 8.5 (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
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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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/rsvp-me/vulnerability/wordpress-rsvp-me-plugin-1-9-9-sql-injection-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.