CVE-2024-43965: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smackcod

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43965?

sendgrid: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43965 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43965 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-2024-43965 affect?

CVE-2024-43965 affects sendgrid. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SendGrid for WordPress: from n/a through 1.4.

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HIGH 8.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43965 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting sendgrid. 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 Smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SendGrid for WordPress: from n/a through 1.4.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: smackcoders

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 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smackcoders sendgrid UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sendgrid

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: SendGrid for WordPress <= 1.4 - 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-2024-43965?

sendgrid: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43965 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43965 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-2024-43965 affect?

CVE-2024-43965 affects sendgrid. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Smackcoders SendGrid for WordPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SendGrid for WordPress: from n/a through 1.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43965?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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