CVE-2024-56247

Name: CVE-2024-56247
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-02T12:15:26.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-56247 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author wp-post-author allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through <= 3.8.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author wp-post-author allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through <= 3.8.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Afthemes	Wp Post Author	< 3.8.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-post-author/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-post-author-plugin-3-8-2-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56247?

How severe is CVE-2024-56247?

CVE-2024-56247 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56247?

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Source: NVD / NIST