CVE-2024-38693: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in weDevs W

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-38693?

wp user frontend: upgrade to 4.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-38693 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38693 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-2024-38693 affect?

CVE-2024-38693 affects wp user frontend. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 4.0.7.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-38693 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting wp user frontend. 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 weDevs WP User Frontend allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 4.0.7.

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	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wedevs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-29 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wedevs wp user frontend UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.8

Fixed in: 4.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-user-frontend || rpm -q wp-user-frontend || wp-user-frontend --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-user-frontend

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-user-frontend

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-2024-38693?

wp user frontend: upgrade to 4.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38693 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38693 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-2024-38693 affect?

CVE-2024-38693 affects wp user frontend. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 4.0.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-38693?

Priority 36/100. High severity

References

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