CVE-2024-13440: The Super Store Finder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘ssf_wp_user_name’ paramete
CVE-2024-13440 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting super store finder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Super Store Finder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘ssf_wp_user_name’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into an already existing query to store cross-site scripting in store reviews.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2025-02-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-13440?
super store finder: upgrade to 7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-13440 being exploited?
CVE-2024-13440 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-2024-13440 affect?
CVE-2024-13440 affects super store finder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). The Super Store Finder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ‘ssf_wp_user_name’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient pre
How urgent is CVE-2024-13440?
Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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