CVE-2024-25927
CWE-89Published: February 28, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
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.
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.
Update the postMash plugin to a version beyond 1.2.0 or remove the plugin if it is not essential.
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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-25927 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts