CVE-2024-3265: The Advanced Search WordPress plugin through 1.1.6 does not properly escape parameters appended to an SQL query, making it possible for users with the administrator role to conduct SQL Injection attac

medium Affects advance-search (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2024-04-25; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Advanced Search WordPress plugin through 1.1.6 does not properly escape parameters appended to an SQL query, making it possible for users with the administrator role to conduct SQL Injection attac

Package: advance-search (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=1.1.6
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: medium CVSS 4.7
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (36.4th percentile)
Published: 2024-04-25
Source: nvd

References

CWE-89

NVD record advance-search (WordPress plugin) advisories

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