CVE-2024-49609: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Brandon

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49609?

author discussion: upgrade to newer than 0.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-49609 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49609 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-2024-49609 affect?

CVE-2024-49609 affects author discussion. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Brandon White Author Discussion author-discussion allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Author Discussion: from n/a through <= 0.2

Routine

HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49609 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting author discussion. 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 Brandon White Author Discussion author-discussion allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Author Discussion: from n/a through <= 0.2.2.

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	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: brandonwhite

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-20 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brandonwhite author discussion UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy author-discussion || rpm -q author-discussion || author-discussion --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade author-discussion

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade author-discussion

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-2024-49609?

author discussion: upgrade to newer than 0.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49609 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49609 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-2024-49609 affect?

CVE-2024-49609 affects author discussion. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Brandon White Author Discussion author-discussion allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Author Discussion: from n/a through <= 0.2

How urgent is CVE-2024-49609?

Priority 39/100. High severity

References

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