CVE-2024-56041: VibeBP WordPress Plugin SQLi Vulnerability

CVE-2024-56041 Overview

CVE-2024-56041 is a SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the VibeThemes VibeBP WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in all versions up to and including 1.9.9.5.1. It stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands [CWE-89]. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject malicious SQL statements through vulnerable input parameters. Successful exploitation can expose sensitive database records and impact site availability. The scope change indicated in the CVSS vector shows the vulnerability affects resources beyond the plugin itself.

Critical Impact
Authenticated attackers can extract sensitive data from the WordPress database and disrupt the availability of affected sites running VibeBP through 1.9.9.5.1.

Affected Products

VibeThemes VibeBP WordPress Plugin
VibeBP versions from n/a through 1.9.9.5.1
WordPress installations with the VibeBP plugin enabled

Discovery Timeline

2024-12-31 - CVE CVE-2024-56041 published to NVD
2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-56041

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability is a classic SQL Injection flaw categorized under [CWE-89]. VibeBP fails to properly sanitize or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can send crafted requests that alter the intended structure of database queries. The scope-changed impact means the injection can reach data outside the plugin's own boundaries, including core WordPress tables. Confidentiality impact is high, allowing extraction of usernames, hashed credentials, session tokens, and configuration data. Availability impact is low, permitting query-based disruption such as long-running or destructive statements. Integrity is not directly affected according to the published vector.

Root Cause

The root cause is improper neutralization of special SQL elements in user-controlled parameters processed by the VibeBP plugin. Input values are concatenated into SQL statements rather than bound through prepared statements or the WordPress $wpdb->prepare() API. Special characters such as single quotes, comments, and UNION operators pass through unchanged to the database engine.

Attack Vector

Exploitation requires network access to the target WordPress site and an authenticated account with low privileges, such as a subscriber or member registered through VibeBP. The attacker submits HTTP requests containing malicious payloads in parameters processed by vulnerable plugin endpoints. No user interaction is required. The vendor has not published detailed technical specifics of the injectable endpoints. Refer to the Patchstack WordPress Plugin Advisory for further context.

No verified public exploit code is available for this vulnerability. The injection mechanism follows standard patterns where crafted input containing SQL metacharacters is appended to backend queries, enabling data extraction via UNION-based, boolean-based, or time-based techniques.

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-56041

Indicators of Compromise

HTTP requests to VibeBP plugin endpoints containing SQL metacharacters such as ', --, UNION SELECT, SLEEP(, or INFORMATION_SCHEMA.
Unusual database query patterns originating from authenticated low-privilege WordPress accounts.
Web server access logs showing repeated requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php or VibeBP routes with encoded SQL payloads.
Unexpected outbound data volume from the WordPress database host correlated with plugin activity.

Detection Strategies

Enable WordPress debug logging and review database query logs for malformed or unusually long queries referencing VibeBP tables.
Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection signatures tuned for WordPress plugin traffic.
Correlate authenticated user actions against outbound query patterns to surface abuse of low-privilege accounts.

Monitoring Recommendations

Monitor the wp_users and wp_usermeta tables for unauthorized read patterns and privilege changes.
Track authentication events and flag accounts making high volumes of requests to VibeBP endpoints.
Alert on WAF blocks that match SQL injection signatures targeting the VibeBP plugin path.

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-56041

Immediate Actions Required

Update VibeBP to a version later than 1.9.9.5.1 once the vendor releases a patched release.
Audit WordPress user accounts and revoke any suspicious low-privilege registrations created through VibeBP.
Rotate WordPress secret keys, database credentials, and administrator passwords if exploitation is suspected.
Restrict registration on affected sites until a fixed version is installed.

Patch Information

Consult the Patchstack WordPress Plugin Advisory for the current patched version and vendor guidance. Apply the update through the WordPress plugin manager or by replacing the plugin files with the fixed release from VibeThemes.

Workarounds

Deploy a WAF rule set that blocks SQL injection payloads directed at VibeBP endpoints.
Disable the VibeBP plugin on affected sites until a patched version is available.
Restrict access to authenticated plugin endpoints using IP allow-listing where feasible.
Enforce least-privilege on WordPress roles and disable open self-registration.

bash

# Example WAF rule (ModSecurity) blocking common SQLi patterns on VibeBP endpoints
SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains /vibebp" \
  "chain,deny,status:403,id:1005601,msg:'Potential SQLi against VibeBP'"
  SecRule ARGS "@rx (?i)(union(\s|/\*.*\*/)+select|sleep\(|information_schema|--\s|';)"