CVE-2024-47325 Overview
CVE-2024-47325 is a SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the Themeisle Multiple Pages Generator by Porthas (MPG) plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 3.4.7. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command [CWE-89]. Authenticated attackers with low privileges can inject arbitrary SQL statements into database queries over the network. Successful exploitation leads to disclosure of sensitive database contents, modification of WordPress data, and potential loss of site availability.
Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries against the WordPress database, exposing user credentials, session tokens, and post content stored on affected sites.
Affected Products
- Themeisle Multiple Pages Generator by Porthas (MPG) plugin for WordPress
- All plugin versions from initial release through 3.4.7
- WordPress sites with the MPG plugin activated
Discovery Timeline
- 2024-10-20 - CVE-2024-47325 published to NVD
- 2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-47325
Vulnerability Analysis
The MPG plugin generates multiple WordPress pages dynamically from data sources such as CSV files and database rows. The vulnerability arises because user-controllable input reaches SQL statements without proper sanitization or parameterization. An attacker authenticated to WordPress with at least low-level privileges can supply crafted input that alters the structure of database queries executed by the plugin.
The issue is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command. Exploitation requires network access to the WordPress admin or public plugin endpoints. No user interaction is required beyond the attacker's own authenticated session. Successful exploitation compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress database.
Root Cause
The root cause is the concatenation of untrusted input directly into SQL statements. WordPress plugins should use the $wpdb->prepare() API with placeholder syntax to bind parameters safely. The MPG plugin fails to apply this pattern consistently across the affected code paths, allowing special characters such as single quotes and SQL keywords to break out of the intended query context.
Attack Vector
An attacker with an authenticated WordPress account submits crafted request parameters to a vulnerable MPG plugin endpoint. The injected payload modifies the underlying SQL query executed by the plugin. Attackers commonly use UNION SELECT payloads to extract data from arbitrary tables, including wp_users and wp_usermeta. Time-based blind techniques using SLEEP() are also viable when direct output is not returned. See the Patchstack SQL Injection Advisory for additional context.
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-47325
Indicators of Compromise
- HTTP requests to MPG plugin endpoints containing SQL metacharacters such as ', --, UNION, SELECT, or SLEEP(.
- Unexpected entries in the WordPress wp_users table or newly created administrator accounts.
- MySQL error log entries showing syntax errors originating from plugin PHP files.
- Anomalous outbound data transfers from the web server following authenticated MPG requests.
Detection Strategies
- Inspect web server access logs for request parameters targeting MPG plugin routes with SQL injection payloads.
- Enable MySQL general query logging on staging environments and review queries generated by the MPG plugin for unsanitized input.
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with WordPress-aware SQL injection rulesets to block payloads in transit.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Alert on failed and successful logins followed immediately by requests to plugin admin endpoints.
- Monitor for the creation of new WordPress users or role changes via database auditing.
- Track file integrity of plugin PHP files under wp-content/plugins/multiple-pages-generator-by-porthas/.
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-47325
Immediate Actions Required
- Update the MPG plugin to a version later than 3.4.7 as soon as a patched release is available from Themeisle.
- Audit WordPress user accounts and revoke unnecessary privileges to reduce the pool of accounts that can exploit this flaw.
- Rotate WordPress administrator passwords and any database credentials that may have been exposed.
- Review database contents and web logs for evidence of prior exploitation before returning affected sites to production.
Patch Information
Refer to the Patchstack SQL Injection Advisory for the current fixed version and vendor guidance. Verify the installed plugin version through the WordPress admin dashboard under Plugins > Installed Plugins after applying the update.
Workarounds
- Deactivate and remove the MPG plugin until a patched version can be installed.
- Restrict access to the WordPress admin interface using IP allowlisting at the web server or WAF layer.
- Deploy a WAF rule blocking SQL metacharacters in request parameters directed at MPG plugin endpoints.
- Enforce least-privilege for the database user configured in wp-config.php so that the account cannot access tables outside the WordPress schema.
# Example: temporarily disable the MPG plugin via WP-CLI
wp plugin deactivate multiple-pages-generator-by-porthas
wp plugin status multiple-pages-generator-by-porthas
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