Limit Login Attempts: SQL injection
Limit Login Attempts is affected by SQL injection. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A successful request can alter database queries and expose or modify WordPress data.
- Component
- Limit Login Attempts
- Plugin slug
wp-limit-failed-login-attempts- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Dec 13, 2024
This CVE was published Dec 13, 2024 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Limit Login Attempts to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in wp-buy Limit Login Attempts wp-limit-failed-login-attempts allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Limit Login Attempts: from n/a through <= 5.5.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L