CVE-2024-4779
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to perform SQL injection attacks via the 'data[post_ids][0]' parameter in the Unlimited Elements For Elementor WordPress plugin. Attackers can extract sensitive information from the database by injecting malicious SQL queries. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) WordPress plugin
📦 What is this software?
Unlimited Elements For Elementor by Unlimited Elements
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including extraction of user credentials, sensitive content, and potential privilege escalation leading to full site takeover.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of sensitive information from the database, including user data, private content, and configuration details.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls, but still potential for data leakage from accessible database tables.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but uses simple SQL injection techniques. The vulnerability is well-documented in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.108 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3090199/unlimited-elements-for-elementor/trunk/provider/functions_wordpress.class.php
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Unlimited Elements For Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.5.108+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate unlimited-elements-for-elementor
Restrict User Roles
allLimit contributor and author roles to trusted users only
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns
- Apply principle of least privilege to user accounts and database permissions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check plugin version in WordPress admin under Plugins → Installed Plugins. Look for Unlimited Elements For Elementor version 1.5.107 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get unlimited-elements-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.5.108 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful contributor-level login
- Requests containing 'data[post_ids][0]' parameter with SQL syntax
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to WordPress admin-ajax.php or admin-post.php with SQL injection patterns in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("data[post_ids][0]" AND (SELECT OR UNION OR -- OR /*))🔗 References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3090199/unlimited-elements-for-elementor/trunk/provider/functions_wordpress.class.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b155f8ca-9d09-47d7-a7c2-7744df029c19?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3090199/unlimited-elements-for-elementor/trunk/provider/functions_wordpress.class.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b155f8ca-9d09-47d7-a7c2-7744df029c19?source=cve
