NotFound Hero Mega Menu WordPress Plugin SQL Injection Vulnerability

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin, affecting versions through 1.16.5. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing malicious actors to manipulate database queries and potentially access or modify database information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for direct interaction with the WordPress site's database, which could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

Remediation

Users of the NotFound Hero Mega Menu WordPress Plugin are advised to update to a version later than 1.16.5. For those seeking immediate protection, Patchstack offers a virtual patch that can be applied.