CVE-2024-56247: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AF theme

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-56247?

wp post author: upgrade to 3.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-56247 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56247 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-2024-56247 affect?

CVE-2024-56247 affects wp post author. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author wp-post-author allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through <= 3.8.2.

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-56247 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting wp post author. 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 AF themes WP Post Author wp-post-author allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through <= 3.8.2.

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 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: afthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-02 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

afthemes wp post author UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.8.3

Fixed in: 3.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-post-author || rpm -q wp-post-author || wp-post-author --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-post-author

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-post-author

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-2024-56247?

wp post author: upgrade to 3.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-56247 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56247 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-2024-56247 affect?

CVE-2024-56247 affects wp post author. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author wp-post-author allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through <= 3.8.2.

How urgent is CVE-2024-56247?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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