CVE-2024-9831: The Taskbuilder WordPress plugin before 3.0.9 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a S

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9831?

taskbuilder: upgrade to 3.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9831 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9831 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-2024-9831 affect?

CVE-2024-9831 affects taskbuilder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Taskbuilder WordPress plugin before 3.0.9 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9831?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9831 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting taskbuilder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Taskbuilder WordPress plugin before 3.0.9 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: taskbuilder

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 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: < 3.0.9

Fixed in: 3.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade taskbuilder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-9831?

taskbuilder: upgrade to 3.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9831 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9831 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-2024-9831 affect?

CVE-2024-9831 affects taskbuilder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Taskbuilder WordPress plugin before 3.0.9 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

How urgent is CVE-2024-9831?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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