How severe is CVE-2024-51837?

CVE-2024-51837 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-2024-51837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51837?

CVE-2024-51837 affects Andsonsdesign Wp-contest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51837?

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-2024-51837 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-51837 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45554.

When was CVE-2024-51837 published?

CVE-2024-51837 was published on 2024-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-51837

CVE-2024-51837 is a high-severity vulnerability in Andsonsdesign Wp-contest 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% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45554
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Andsonsdesign Wp-contest
Published: 2024-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Sophia M Williams WP Contest wp-contest allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Contest: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-51837?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Sophia M Williams WP Contest wp-contest allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Contest: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
How severe is CVE-2024-51837?: CVE-2024-51837 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-2024-51837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-51837?: CVE-2024-51837 affects Andsonsdesign Wp-contest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51837?: 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-2024-51837 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-51837 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45554.
When was CVE-2024-51837 published?: CVE-2024-51837 was published on 2024-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-contest/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-contest-plugin-1-0-0-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:andsonsdesign:wp-contest:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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