PatchTheCVECVE-2024-5605: The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ par
CVE-2024-5605 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting media library assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter within the mla_tag_cloud Shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.16 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into a
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2024-06-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-5605?
media library assistant: upgrade to 3.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-5605 being exploited?
CVE-2024-5605 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-2024-5605 affect?
CVE-2024-5605 affects media library assistant. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter within the mla_tag_cloud Shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.16 due to insufficient escaping on the user supp
How urgent is CVE-2024-5605?
Priority 43/100. High severity
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