HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-25927
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-25927

CWE-89Published: February 28, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Joel Starnes postMash – custom post order.This issue affects postMash – custom post order: from n/a through 1.2.0.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The postMash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL injection, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary database commands. The critical 9.8 CVSS score reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

No public exploit is currently known, and the issue is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the postMash plugin to a version beyond 1.2.0 or remove the plugin if it is not essential.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-25927 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

jmash1 product(s)
postmash
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-25927
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 28, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-25927 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.