CVE-2024-56047 in WPLMS Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/18/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a before 1.9.9.5.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-56047 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the VibeThemes WPLMS platform, specifically impacting versions prior to 1.9.9.5.3. This weakness resides in the improper neutralization of special elements within SQL commands, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters. The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data before being incorporated into database operations, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can be executed by the underlying database system.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when user input is directly concatenated into SQL query strings without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. Attackers can leverage this weakness by submitting specially crafted payloads through various input fields within the WPLMS platform, potentially including form submissions, API endpoints, or parameter manipulation. The flaw falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization. This type of vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, or deletion, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-56047 extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges within the database environment and potentially gain access to sensitive user information, course materials, and system configurations. The vulnerability affects the core database interaction mechanisms of the WPLMS platform, which is commonly used for learning management systems in educational institutions and corporate training environments. Given that WPLMS handles sensitive user data including student records, course content, and authentication information, successful exploitation could result in significant data breaches and regulatory compliance violations. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it affects the platform's ability to properly validate and sanitize input across multiple user interaction points.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-56047 should prioritize immediate remediation through the application of the vendor-provided patch version 1.9.9.5.3, which addresses the underlying SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation mechanisms including parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. Additionally, network segmentation and database access controls should be enforced to limit the potential impact of any successful exploitation attempts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous database query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and T1566 which covers credential access through social engineering or exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar weaknesses in the platform's codebase and overall architecture.