Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-56250 is a high-severity SQL injection issue in the WordPress Just Writing Statistics plugin through version 4.7. The main business risk is unauthorized access to database data from affected sites. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation on WordPress sites using this plugin, especially public sites with many privileged users. Treat as high priority for confidentiality risk, but avoid emergency exploitation claims unless new vendor, KEV, or threat intelligence evidence appears.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in Greg Ross Just Writing Statistics for WordPress, reported for versions through 4.7. CVSS 3.1 is 7.6 with network access, low attack complexity, high 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 the Just Writing Statistics plugin at version 4.7 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Privileged access appears required, so compromised admin or high-privilege accounts increase concern.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is remotely reachable but requires high privileges and no user interaction. Evidence on exploit availability and real-world targeting is incomplete.
Researcher notes
Track the metadata discrepancy: the affected object lists version "0" while the description states through <= 4.7. No fix version is provided in the bundle. Validate against primary vendor or Patchstack data before closing remediation tickets.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Just Writing Statistics and record installed versions.
- Check the vendor, WordPress plugin page, and Patchstack for current remediation guidance.
- Upgrade only if an official fixed version is confirmed by trusted sources.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no supported fix is available.
- Review privileged WordPress accounts for compromise or unnecessary access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site has the plugin installed.
- Verify installed plugin versions against the affected range through 4.7.
- Check logs for unusual privileged plugin or database-related activity.
- Review database access patterns for unexpected queries tied to WordPress sessions.
- Document any exception where the plugin must remain enabled.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L2.34.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.6HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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/just-writing-statistics/vulnerability/wordpress-just-writing-statistics-plugin-4-7-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.