CVE-2024-6457 — AI Deep Analysis Summary

Q: What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)

🚨 **Essence**: Time-based SQL Injection in `woof_author` parameter. 📉 **Consequences**: Full database compromise, data theft, or server takeover. Critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Q: Root Cause? (CWE/Flaw)

🛡️ **CWE-89**: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command. 💥 **Flaw**: Unsanitized user input in the `woof_author` parameter allows malicious SQL payloads.

Q: Who is affected? (Versions/Components)

🏢 **Vendor**: realmag777. 📦 **Product**: HUSKY – Products Filter Professional for WooCommerce. 📅 **Affected**: Version 1.3.6 and earlier. ⚠️ **Platform**: WordPress/WooCommerce sites.

Q: What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)

🕵️ **Hackers Can**: Extract sensitive DB data, modify records, or execute administrative commands. 🔓 **Privileges**: High (CVSS 9.8). Can access user credentials, product info, and site config.

Q: Is exploitation threshold high? (Auth/Config)

🔓 **Threshold**: LOW. 🌐 **Auth**: None required (PR:N). 🖱️ **UI**: None required (UI:N). 📡 **Network**: Remote (AV:N). 🎯 **Complexity**: Low (AC:L). Easy to exploit remotely.

Q: Is there a public Exp? (PoC/Wild Exploitation)

📜 **Public Exp?**: No specific PoC in data. 🔍 **References**: WordFence & WP Trac links available. 🌍 **Wild Exploitation**: Likely high given low complexity and remote nature.

Q: How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)

🔍 **Self-Check**: Scan for `woof_author` parameter in requests. 🛠️ **Tools**: Use SQLMap or WAF logs to detect time-based delays. 📊 **Indicator**: Look for unusual latency in filter responses.

Q: Is it fixed officially? (Patch/Mitigation)

🛠️ **Fixed?**: Yes. 📥 **Patch**: Update to version > 1.3.6. 🔗 **Source**: WP Trac changeset 3116888. ✅ **Action**: Immediate upgrade recommended.

Q: What if no patch? (Workaround)

🚧 **No Patch?**: Input validation via WAF. 🚫 **Block**: Filter `woof_author` for SQL keywords. 🔄 **Disable**: Temporarily disable the plugin if critical. 🛡️ **Monitor**: Log all filter requests.

Q: Is it urgent? (Priority Suggestion)

🔥 **Urgency**: CRITICAL. 🚨 **Priority**: P1. ⏱️ **Time**: Patch immediately. 💣 **Risk**: CVSS 9.8 (Critical). Remote, unauthenticated, high impact.

Updated May 08, 2026 CVSS 9.8 · Critical

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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)

🚨 **Essence**: Time-based SQL Injection in `woof_author` parameter. 📉 **Consequences**: Full database compromise, data theft, or server takeover. Critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Q2Root Cause? (CWE/Flaw)

🛡️ **CWE-89**: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command. 💥 **Flaw**: Unsanitized user input in the `woof_author` parameter allows malicious SQL payloads.

Q3Who is affected? (Versions/Components)

🏢 **Vendor**: realmag777. 📦 **Product**: HUSKY – Products Filter Professional for WooCommerce. 📅 **Affected**: Version 1.3.6 and earlier. ⚠️ **Platform**: WordPress/WooCommerce sites.

Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)

🕵️ **Hackers Can**: Extract sensitive DB data, modify records, or execute administrative commands. 🔓 **Privileges**: High (CVSS 9.8). Can access user credentials, product info, and site config.

Q5Is exploitation threshold high? (Auth/Config)

🔓 **Threshold**: LOW. 🌐 **Auth**: None required (PR:N). 🖱️ **UI**: None required (UI:N). 📡 **Network**: Remote (AV:N). 🎯 **Complexity**: Low (AC:L). Easy to exploit remotely.

Q6Is there a public Exp? (PoC/Wild Exploitation)

📜 **Public Exp?**: No specific PoC in data. 🔍 **References**: WordFence & WP Trac links available. 🌍 **Wild Exploitation**: Likely high given low complexity and remote nature.

Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)

🔍 **Self-Check**: Scan for `woof_author` parameter in requests. 🛠️ **Tools**: Use SQLMap or WAF logs to detect time-based delays. 📊 **Indicator**: Look for unusual latency in filter responses.

Q8Is it fixed officially? (Patch/Mitigation)

🛠️ **Fixed?**: Yes. 📥 **Patch**: Update to version > 1.3.6. 🔗 **Source**: WP Trac changeset 3116888. ✅ **Action**: Immediate upgrade recommended.

Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)

🚧 **No Patch?**: Input validation via WAF. 🚫 **Block**: Filter `woof_author` for SQL keywords. 🔄 **Disable**: Temporarily disable the plugin if critical. 🛡️ **Monitor**: Log all filter requests.

Q10Is it urgent? (Priority Suggestion)

🔥 **Urgency**: CRITICAL. 🚨 **Priority**: P1. ⏱️ **Time**: Patch immediately. 💣 **Risk**: CVSS 9.8 (Critical). Remote, unauthenticated, high impact.

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