CVE-2024-9838

Name: CVE-2024-9838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-15T20:16:01.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9838 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Auto Affiliate Links WordPress plugin before 6.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Auto Affiliate Links WordPress plugin before 6.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flamescorpion	Auto Affiliate Links	< 6.4.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3cc0ff78-b310-40a4-899c-15fecbb345c5/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9838?

The Auto Affiliate Links WordPress plugin before 6.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

How severe is CVE-2024-9838?

CVE-2024-9838 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9838?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-9838?

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Source: NVD / NIST