How severe is CVE-2024-49609?

CVE-2024-49609 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-2024-49609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49609?

CVE-2024-49609 affects Brandonwhite Author Discussion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49609?

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-2024-49609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43472.

When was CVE-2024-49609 published?

CVE-2024-49609 was published on 2024-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49609

CVE-2024-49609 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brandonwhite Author Discussion 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: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43472
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Brandonwhite Author Discussion
Published: 2024-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Brandon White Author Discussion author-discussion allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Author Discussion: from n/a through <= 0.2.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49609?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Brandon White Author Discussion author-discussion allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Author Discussion: from n/a through <= 0.2.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-49609?: CVE-2024-49609 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-2024-49609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49609?: CVE-2024-49609 affects Brandonwhite Author Discussion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49609?: 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-2024-49609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43472.
When was CVE-2024-49609 published?: CVE-2024-49609 was published on 2024-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/author-discussion/vulnerability/wordpress-author-discussion-plugin-0-2-2-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brandonwhite:author_discussion:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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