CVE-2024-43978: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in highward

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43978?

super store finder: upgrade to 6.9.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43978 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43978 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-2024-43978 affect?

CVE-2024-43978 affects super store finder. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in highwarden Super Store Finder superstorefinder-wp.This issue affects Super Store Finder: from n/a through < 6.9.8.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-43978?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-43978 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting super store finder. 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 highwarden Super Store Finder superstorefinder-wp.This issue affects Super Store Finder: from n/a through < 6.9.8.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: superstorefinder

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-17 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

superstorefinder super store finder UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.9.8

Fixed in: 6.9.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy super-store-finder || rpm -q super-store-finder || super-store-finder --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.9.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade super-store-finder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade super-store-finder

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-2024-43978?

super store finder: upgrade to 6.9.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43978 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43978 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-2024-43978 affect?

CVE-2024-43978 affects super store finder. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in highwarden Super Store Finder superstorefinder-wp.This issue affects Super Store Finder: from n/a through < 6.9.8.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43978?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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