CVE-2024-49623 in Duplicate Title Validate Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/20/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in hasan movahed Duplicate Title Validate duplicate-title-validate allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Duplicate Title Validate: from n/a through <= 1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2026
The CVE-2024-49623 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the Duplicate Title Validate plugin, specifically within the duplicate-title-validate component that handles title validation functionality. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields that are then executed by the database. The issue manifests as an improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs within the plugin's title validation logic where user input is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. This blind SQL injection vulnerability means that attackers cannot directly see the database results through error messages but can infer information through response timing variations or conditional responses. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to and including version 1.0, indicating that the flaw has persisted for some time without proper remediation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows attackers to potentially extract sensitive database information, modify or delete records, and potentially escalate privileges within the affected system. The blind nature of the injection means that attackers must use indirect methods to determine the success of their attacks, which can make exploitation more time-consuming but no less dangerous. This vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to database contents, including user credentials, personal information, or other sensitive data stored within the system.
Security practitioners should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach involves using prepared statements with parameterized queries to ensure that user input cannot be interpreted as SQL commands. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization, limiting database user privileges, and conducting regular security audits can help prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a database injection technique under the T1190 category, emphasizing the need for proper input validation and query parameterization to prevent such attacks from succeeding. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for unusual database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.