CVE-2024-54283 Overview
CVE-2024-54283 is a SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the SeedProd Pro WordPress plugin from SeedProd LLC. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command [CWE-89]. It affects all versions of SeedProd Pro up to and including 6.18.10. An authenticated attacker with high privileges can inject arbitrary SQL statements into database queries. Successful exploitation can expose confidential database contents and impact the availability of the WordPress site. The vulnerability crosses a security scope boundary, allowing impact to components beyond the vulnerable plugin.
Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary SQL statements to disclose sensitive database content and disrupt WordPress site availability.
Affected Products
- SeedProd LLC SeedProd Pro plugin for WordPress
- All versions from unspecified initial release through 6.18.10
- WordPress sites running SeedProd Coming Soon Pro
Discovery Timeline
- 2024-12-16 - CVE-2024-54283 published to NVD
- 2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-54283
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability resides in the SeedProd Pro plugin, a widely deployed WordPress landing page and coming-soon page builder. User-supplied input reaches SQL query construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization. This allows an authenticated actor with high-level privileges to manipulate the underlying SQL statement structure. The scope change indicates that a compromise of the plugin can affect resources beyond its own security context, including the WordPress database and any data it holds.
The issue is classified as CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command. Confidentiality impact is rated high because attackers can read arbitrary database records, including WordPress user tables and session data. Availability impact is rated low because destructive queries can degrade site operations.
Root Cause
SeedProd Pro versions through 6.18.10 construct SQL queries by concatenating attacker-controllable input into query strings. The code path lacks prepared statements or $wpdb->prepare() placeholders that would neutralize SQL metacharacters. This design flaw permits input to alter query semantics rather than remain data.
Attack Vector
Exploitation requires network access to the WordPress admin surface and an authenticated account with elevated privileges. The attacker submits crafted parameters to a vulnerable plugin endpoint. The injected SQL executes with the privileges of the WordPress database user. No user interaction is required beyond the attacker's own authenticated session. Refer to the Patchstack advisory for technical details.
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-54283
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected SQL syntax fragments such as UNION SELECT, SLEEP(, or OR 1=1 in WordPress access logs targeting SeedProd endpoints
- Anomalous database queries originating from the wp_seedprod plugin execution context
- Administrative user accounts creating new sessions from unusual IP addresses prior to plugin requests
- Sudden spikes in database response times correlated with requests to SeedProd plugin URLs
Detection Strategies
- Inspect WordPress access logs for requests to SeedProd plugin endpoints containing SQL metacharacters like ', --, /*, or encoded variants
- Enable MySQL general query logging temporarily to identify malformed or unexpected queries from the plugin
- Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) rule set that flags SQL injection patterns against /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php and SeedProd routes
Monitoring Recommendations
- Alert on privileged WordPress administrator logins followed by unusual database read volumes
- Track outbound data volumes from the WordPress host to detect bulk database exfiltration
- Monitor changes to WordPress user tables, particularly new administrator accounts or modified user_pass hashes
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-54283
Immediate Actions Required
- Update SeedProd Pro to the version released after 6.18.10 that addresses this SQL injection issue
- Audit WordPress administrator and editor accounts and rotate credentials for any account that could reach the vulnerable endpoint
- Review database logs for evidence of prior exploitation before patching
Patch Information
SeedProd has released a patched version of the SeedProd Pro plugin. Site operators should upgrade beyond version 6.18.10 through the WordPress plugin update mechanism. Consult the Patchstack vulnerability entry for the fixed version reference.
Workarounds
- Restrict access to the WordPress admin area with IP allow-listing until the patch is applied
- Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all administrator and editor accounts to raise the bar on the privilege prerequisite
- Deploy a WordPress-aware WAF with SQL injection signatures targeting plugin request paths
- Temporarily deactivate the SeedProd Pro plugin if patching cannot be performed immediately
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