CVE-2024-12773: The Altra Side Menu WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12773?

altra side menu: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12773 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12773 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-2024-12773 affect?

CVE-2024-12773 affects altra side menu. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Altra Side Menu WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12773?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12773 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting altra side menu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Altra Side Menu WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins 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 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: pulseextensions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-27 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pulseextensions altra side menu UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy altra-side-menu || rpm -q altra-side-menu || altra-side-menu --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade altra-side-menu

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade altra-side-menu

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-2024-12773?

altra side menu: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12773 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12773 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-2024-12773 affect?

CVE-2024-12773 affects altra side menu. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Altra Side Menu WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

How urgent is CVE-2024-12773?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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