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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51608 is a SQL injection flaw in the WordPress AmaDiscount plugin through version 1.0. A low-privileged user could potentially cause database queries to expose sensitive data. The source bundle does not identify a fixed version or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any WordPress estate using AmaDiscount. The main business concern is potential database confidentiality exposure. If the plugin is present and no fixed release is available, removal or disablement should be considered promptly.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-89 SQL injection in colinph970 AmaDiscount for WordPress, affecting versions through 1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 8.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to WordPress sites running the AmaDiscount plugin version 1.0 or earlier. Risk is higher where untrusted or low-privileged WordPress accounts exist, because the CVSS vector requires PR:L rather than no authentication.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks this CVE as not in KEV, and the cited sources do not state active exploitation. Public details are limited to the vulnerability classification, affected plugin/version, and severity. Do not assume exploitation or weaponized proof-of-concept availability from these sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The available sources identify SQL injection and CVSS characteristics but do not describe the vulnerable parameter, endpoint, exploit method, patch commit, or confirmed exploitation. Validation should focus on asset presence, version, vendor guidance, and defensive monitoring.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the AmaDiscount plugin and installed version.
- Check Patchstack, CVE, and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Disable or remove AmaDiscount where no supported fixed version is available.
- Limit unnecessary low-privileged WordPress accounts until remediation is complete.
- Monitor database and web logs for unusual query errors or access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether AmaDiscount is installed, active, and at version 1.0 or earlier.
- Verify remediation against the vendor or Patchstack advisory before closing the finding.
- Review WordPress user roles for unnecessary low-privileged accounts.
- Check security logs for suspicious database errors or abnormal plugin requests.
Public sources used
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- 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
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8.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/amadiscount/vulnerability/wordpress-amadiscount-plugin-plugin-1-0-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.