CVE-2024-2879: The LayerSlider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ls_get_popup_markup action in vers

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-2879 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting layerslider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The LayerSlider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ls_get_popup_markup action in versions 7.9.11 and 7.10.0 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 already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	18.4% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: kreaturamedia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-03 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kreaturamedia layerslider DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.9.11 · 7.10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.9.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy layerslider || rpm -q layerslider || layerslider --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.9.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison layerslider sudo apt install layerslider=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9.11> sudo apt-mark hold layerslider

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list layerslider sudo dnf downgrade layerslider-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9.11> sudo dnf versionlock add layerslider

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Plugin LayerSlider 7.9.11-7.10.0 - SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-2879?

layerslider: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2879 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2879 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-2024-2879 affect?

CVE-2024-2879 affects layerslider. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The LayerSlider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the ls_get_popup_markup action in versions 7.9.11 and 7.10.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the exist

How urgent is CVE-2024-2879?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2023-47786 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in LayerSli
CVE-2023-47785 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in LayerSlider plugin <= 7.7.9 versions.

References

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