PatchTheCVECVE-2024-9838: The Auto Affiliate Links WordPress plugin before 6.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using i
CVE-2024-9838 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting auto affiliate links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Auto Affiliate Links WordPress plugin before 6.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2025-05-15 |
| 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-2024-9838?
auto affiliate links: upgrade to 6.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9838 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9838 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-2024-9838 affect?
CVE-2024-9838 affects auto affiliate links. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Auto Affiliate Links WordPress plugin before 6.4.7 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-2024-9838?
Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference