CVE-2024-6809: The Simple Video Directory WordPress plugin before 1.4.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter bef

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6809?

simple video directory: upgrade to 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6809 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6809 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-2024-6809 affect?

CVE-2024-6809 affects simple video directory. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Simple Video Directory WordPress plugin before 1.4.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6809?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6809 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting simple video directory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Simple Video Directory WordPress plugin before 1.4.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: quantumcloud

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quantumcloud simple video directory UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.3

Fixed in: 1.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-video-directory || rpm -q simple-video-directory || simple-video-directory --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-video-directory

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-video-directory

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-2024-6809?

simple video directory: upgrade to 1.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6809 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6809 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-2024-6809 affect?

CVE-2024-6809 affects simple video directory. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Simple Video Directory WordPress plugin before 1.4.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6809?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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