How severe is CVE-2024-48040?

CVE-2024-48040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-48040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48040?

CVE-2024-48040 affects Tainacan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-48040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42912.

When was CVE-2024-48040 published?

CVE-2024-48040 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48040

CVE-2024-48040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tainacan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42912
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Tainacan
Published: 2024-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in tainacan Tainacan tainacan allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Tainacan: from n/a through <= 0.21.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48040?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in tainacan Tainacan tainacan allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Tainacan: from n/a through <= 0.21.8.
How severe is CVE-2024-48040?: CVE-2024-48040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-48040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48040?: CVE-2024-48040 affects Tainacan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-48040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42912.
When was CVE-2024-48040 published?: CVE-2024-48040 was published on 2024-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/tainacan/vulnerability/wordpress-tainacan-plugin-0-21-8-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tainacan:tainacan:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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