CVE-2024-13594: The Simple Downloads List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'category' attribute of

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13594?

simple downloads list: upgrade to 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13594 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13594 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-2024-13594 affect?

CVE-2024-13594 affects simple downloads list. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Simple Downloads List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'category' attribute of the 'neofix_sdl' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13594?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13594 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting simple downloads list. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Simple Downloads List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'category' attribute of the 'neofix_sdl' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existin

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-01-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: neofix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-24 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

neofix simple downloads list UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.3

Fixed in: 1.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-downloads-list || rpm -q simple-downloads-list || simple-downloads-list --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-downloads-list

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-downloads-list

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-2024-13594?

simple downloads list: upgrade to 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13594 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13594 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-2024-13594 affect?

CVE-2024-13594 affects simple downloads list. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Simple Downloads List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'category' attribute of the 'neofix_sdl' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter

How urgent is CVE-2024-13594?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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