Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51621 is a high-severity SQL injection issue in the WordPress Download-Mirror-Counter plugin through version 1.1. It could let a low-privileged attacker query backend database data. Sources do not show confirmed exploitation or a named fixed release.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term WordPress risk if the plugin exists in your environment. Prioritize inventory first; remediate affected installations promptly because SQL injection can expose sensitive database content.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization of SQL command elements in reza19 Download-Mirror-Counter, package wp-download-mirror-counter. CVSS 3.1 is 8.5 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Download-Mirror-Counter plugin at version 1.1 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires some privileges, but the public bundle does not define the exact role or vulnerable endpoint.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Public references confirm the vulnerability entry, but do not provide enough detail here to assess exploit maturity, in-the-wild activity, or endpoint reachability.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: the bundle does not include vulnerable parameter details, role requirement, proof of exploitation, or a fixed version. Avoid assuming unauthenticated impact because CVSS lists PR:L. Base validation on installed plugin presence and vendor/Patchstack updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for wp-download-mirror-counter or Download-Mirror-Counter.
- Check installed plugin versions and flag version 1.1 or earlier.
- Review vendor or Patchstack guidance for an official fix or workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is unnecessary.
- Restrict WordPress accounts to least privilege until exposure is resolved.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any production WordPress site has the plugin installed.
- Record plugin version, status, and business owner for each instance.
- Check whether vulnerable instances require authenticated access, based on site configuration.
- Review database and web logs for unusual plugin-related requests.
- Track remediation evidence after removal, disablement, or vendor-guided update.
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
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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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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-download-mirror-counter/vulnerability/wordpress-download-mirror-counter-plugin-1-1-sql-injection-vulnerability?_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.