CVE-2024-7607: The Front End Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7607?

front end users: upgrade to 3.2.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7607 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7607 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-2024-7607 affect?

CVE-2024-7607 affects front end users. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Front End Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.28 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient pre

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7607 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting front end users. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Front End Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.28 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 already existing queries that can be used

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	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: etoilewebdesign

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-29 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

etoilewebdesign front end users UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2.29

Fixed in: 3.2.29

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy front-end-users || rpm -q front-end-users || front-end-users --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.2.29 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade front-end-users

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade front-end-users

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-2024-7607?

front end users: upgrade to 3.2.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7607 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7607 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-2024-7607 affect?

CVE-2024-7607 affects front end users. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Front End Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘order’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.28 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient pre

How urgent is CVE-2024-7607?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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