CVE-2024-12735: The Advance Post Prefix WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12735?

advance post prefix: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12735 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12735 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-12735 affect?

CVE-2024-12735 affects advance post prefix. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Advance Post Prefix WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins and above to perform SQL injection attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12735?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12735 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting advance post prefix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Advance Post Prefix WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins and above to perform SQL injection attacks

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: niceit

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

niceit advance post prefix UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advance-post-prefix || rpm -q advance-post-prefix || advance-post-prefix --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advance-post-prefix

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advance-post-prefix

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12735?

advance post prefix: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12735 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12735 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-12735 affect?

CVE-2024-12735 affects advance post prefix. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Advance Post Prefix WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins and above to perform SQL injection attacks

How urgent is CVE-2024-12735?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-12734 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE The Advance Post Prefix WordPress plugin through 1.1.1, Advance Post Prefix WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 doe

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