CVE-2024-9770
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the WP-Recall WordPress plugin allows administrators to perform SQL injection attacks due to unsanitized parameter usage in SQL statements. It affects WordPress sites running WP-Recall versions before 16.26.12. Only authenticated administrators can exploit this vulnerability.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP-Recall WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
Wp Recall by Plechevandrey
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Administrator could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to complete database compromise, data theft, or site takeover.
Likely Case
Administrator could extract sensitive data from the database, modify content, or escalate privileges.
If Mitigated
Limited impact since it requires administrator credentials; proper access controls would prevent exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrator-level access to the WordPress site.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 16.26.12
Vendor Advisory: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d31f8713-b807-4ac4-8897-7d62a93bb2db/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP-Recall plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 16.26.12+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the WP-Recall plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-recall
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict administrator accounts to trusted personnel only
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WP-Recall plugin version in WordPress admin panel under Plugins → Installed PluginsCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-recall --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP-Recall plugin version is 16.26.12 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in WordPress or database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by administrator access
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious POST requests to wp-admin containing SQL syntax
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "wp-recall" AND ("SELECT" OR "UNION" OR "INSERT" OR "UPDATE")