CVE-2024-13483 in LTL Freight Quotes Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 02/19/2025
The LTL Freight Quotes – SAIA Edition plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'edit_id' and 'dropship_edit_id' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.10 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-13483 affects the LTL Freight Quotes – SAIA Edition WordPress plugin, which is specifically designed for freight quote management and integration with SAIA shipping services. This plugin serves as a critical component for e-commerce platforms handling logistics and shipping quote calculations, making its security implications particularly severe for businesses relying on accurate and secure data handling. The vulnerability manifests in versions up to and including 2.2.10, representing a significant risk to WordPress installations that utilize this specific freight management solution.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate input sanitization and parameter handling within the plugin's SQL query construction process. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through the 'edit_id' and 'dropship_edit_id' parameters, which are processed without proper escaping mechanisms. This weakness allows malicious actors to inject additional SQL commands into existing database queries through these specific parameter inputs. The vulnerability is classified as a classic SQL injection flaw where user-supplied data directly influences query execution without adequate validation or sanitization, creating an attack surface that bypasses standard WordPress security measures.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the affected WordPress database. This compromise allows for data extraction operations including but not limited to user credentials, shipping information, customer data, and potentially sensitive business information stored within the plugin's database tables. The lack of authentication requirements for exploitation means that any visitor to the website could potentially access this functionality, making the attack vector particularly dangerous for publicly accessible e-commerce platforms. The vulnerability essentially provides a backdoor for data exfiltration and could potentially lead to full database compromise if attackers can escalate their privileges through additional exploitation techniques.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest plugin version where the SQL injection vulnerability has been patched. The remediation process should involve comprehensive security auditing of all WordPress plugins, particularly those handling sensitive data or database interactions. System administrators should also implement proper input validation at multiple layers including web application firewalls and database access controls. According to CWE guidelines, this vulnerability maps to CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, while the ATT&CK framework would categorize this under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, highlighting the importance of securing externally accessible web applications. Additional defensive measures should include monitoring database query logs for suspicious activity and implementing principle of least privilege access controls for database accounts used by the WordPress application.