CVE-2024-1068
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the 404 Solution WordPress plugin allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects WordPress sites running vulnerable plugin versions, potentially compromising site integrity and data confidentiality.
💻 Affected Systems
- 404 Solution WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
404 Solution by Ajexperience
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, modification, or deletion; potential privilege escalation to full system access if database permissions allow.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration, privilege escalation within WordPress, or site defacement by malicious administrators.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper access controls and monitoring, with only authorized administrators able to exploit.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrator-level access; SQL injection is a well-understood attack vector with many available tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.35.8
Vendor Advisory: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/25e3c1a1-3c45-41df-ae50-0e20d86c5484/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find '404 Solution' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 2.35.8+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate 404-solution
Database Input Sanitization
allImplement additional input validation at application layer
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict administrator accounts to trusted personnel only
- Implement database-level monitoring for unusual SQL queries
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → 404 Solution → Version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get 404-solution --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 2.35.8 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries from WordPress admin users
- SQL error messages in WordPress logs
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to wp-admin with SQL-like parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "404-solution" AND ("SQL" OR "database error")