CVE-2024-11728:CVE-2024-11728 is a vulnerability in the KiviCare Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL Injection up to version 3.6.4.

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The KiviCare Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) plugin for WordPress up to version 3.6.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection through the 'visit_type[service_id]' parameter of the tax_calculated_data AJAX action. This vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping on user-supplied input and inadequate preparation on the existing SQL query. Attackers can exploit this flaw to inject additional SQL queries into existing ones, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the database.

Overview

The vulnerability (CVE-2024-11728) affects the KiviCare Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 3.6.4. It allows unauthenticated attackers to execute SQL Injection attacks by manipulating the 'visit_type[service_id]' parameter in the tax_calculated_data AJAX action. The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users of the affected plugin (KiviCare Clinic & Patient Management System) should update to a version beyond 3.6.4 that includes a fix for the SQL Injection issue. It is crucial to apply security patches promptly to prevent potential exploitation by malicious actors. Additionally, website administrators should monitor for any suspicious activities that could indicate an ongoing attack leveraging this vulnerability.

References

  1. Wordfence Advisory for CVE-2024-11728
  2. Changeset on WordPress Plugin Repository
  3. CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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