CVE-2024-30501: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPChill

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-30501?

download monitor: upgrade to 4.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-30501 being exploited?

CVE-2024-30501 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-2024-30501 affect?

CVE-2024-30501 affects download monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.This issue affects Download Monitor: from n/a through 4.9.4.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-30501 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting download monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.This issue affects Download Monitor: from n/a through 4.9.4.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpchill

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-29 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpchill download monitor UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.9.5

Fixed in: 4.9.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy download-monitor || rpm -q download-monitor || download-monitor --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade download-monitor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade download-monitor

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-2024-30501?

download monitor: upgrade to 4.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-30501 being exploited?

CVE-2024-30501 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-2024-30501 affect?

CVE-2024-30501 affects download monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPChill Download Monitor.This issue affects Download Monitor: from n/a through 4.9.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-30501?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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