CVE-2024-38755: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Designin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-38755?

directorypress: upgrade to newer than 3.6.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-38755 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38755 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-2024-38755 affect?

CVE-2024-38755 affects directorypress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Designinvento DirectoryPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects DirectoryPress: from n/a through 3.6.10.

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-38755 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting directorypress. 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 Designinvento DirectoryPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects DirectoryPress: from n/a through 3.6.10.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: designinvento

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-22 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

designinvento directorypress UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.6.10

Fixed in: newer than 3.6.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.6.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade directorypress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade directorypress

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-2024-38755?

directorypress: upgrade to newer than 3.6.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38755 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38755 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-2024-38755 affect?

CVE-2024-38755 affects directorypress. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Designinvento DirectoryPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects DirectoryPress: from n/a through 3.6.10.

How urgent is CVE-2024-38755?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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