What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-4533?

CVE-2024-4533 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-4533?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-4533. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Kkprogressbar2 CVE-2024-4533

MEDIUM

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2024-05-27 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress SQLi Kkprogressbar2 Krzysztof Furtak

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: wpscan

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-89 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The KKProgressbar2 Free WordPress plugin through 1.1.4.2 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admin users to perform SQL injection attacks. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.

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This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. The KKProgressbar2 Free WordPress plugin through 1.1.4.2 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admin users to perform SQL injection attacks Affected products include: Krzysztof-Furtak Kkprogressbar2. Version information: through 1.1.4.2.

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Severity by source

Vendor (wpscan) PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (wpscan) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: wpscan

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

The KKProgressbar2 Free WordPress plugin through 1.1.4.2 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admin users to perform SQL injection attacks

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.5%

Top 58% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.5%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.