CVE-2024-51672: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPDevelo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-51672?

betterlinks: upgrade to 2.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-51672 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51672 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-2024-51672 affect?

CVE-2024-51672 affects betterlinks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks betterlinks allows SQL Injection.This issue affects BetterLinks: from n/a through <= 2.1.7.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-51672 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting betterlinks. 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 WPDeveloper BetterLinks betterlinks allows SQL Injection.This issue affects BetterLinks: from n/a through <= 2.1.7.

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	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpdeveloper

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-04 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpdeveloper betterlinks UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.8

Fixed in: 2.1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade betterlinks

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-2024-51672?

betterlinks: upgrade to 2.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-51672 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51672 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-2024-51672 affect?

CVE-2024-51672 affects betterlinks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks betterlinks allows SQL Injection.This issue affects BetterLinks: from n/a through <= 2.1.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-51672?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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