Is CVE-2024-43965 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-43965 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-43965 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-43965 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-43965?

CVE-2024-43965 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-43965

CWE-89Published: August 29, 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 Smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SendGrid for WordPress: from n/a through 1.4.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SendGrid for WordPress plugin is affected by a critical SQL injection vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a high risk of total system compromise.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the SendGrid for WordPress plugin to a version beyond 1.4 and use a web application firewall to filter malicious SQL queries.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-43965 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.