CVE-2024-27956 (GCVE-0-2024-27956)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-03-21 17:01 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:09Title
WordPress Automatic plugin <= 3.92.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary SQL Execution vulnerability
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ValvePress Automatic allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.
Severity
9.9 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-03-21 18:28 UTC
CWE
- CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-… | vdb-entry |
| https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-vulnerab… | technical-descriptionthird-party-advisory |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ValvePress | Automatic |
Affected:
n/a , ≤ 3.92.0
(custom)
|
|
| valvepress | wordpress_automatic_plugin |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 3.92.0
(custom)
cpe:2.3:a:valvepress:wordpress_automatic_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 84b8d281-23be-43d3-9ffd-7d7f2dddfba2
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-06-26
Asserted: 2025-06-26
Scope
Notes: WordPress Automatic plugin <= 3.92.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary SQL Execution vulnerability | Affected: ValvePress / Automatic | CVSS: 9.9 (CRITICAL) | EPSS: 0.94057 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: previdian
Details
| Feed | Previdian (previdian.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | WordPress Automatic plugin <= 3.92.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary SQL Execution vulnerability |
| Cve Id | CVE-2024-27956 |
| Vendor | ValvePress |
| Ghsa Id | None |
| Product | Automatic |
| Added Date | 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 9.9 |
| Epss Score | 0.94057 |
| Previous Ids | |
| Cvss Severity | CRITICAL |
| Virtual Patch | False |
| Cvss Estimated | False |
| Epss Percentile | 0.99845 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Vulnerability Id | CVE-2024-27956 |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | True |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 09:09 CEST
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