Metagauss ProfileGrid SQL Injection Vulnerability

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the Metagauss ProfileGrid WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 5.9.5.0. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries and potentially access or modify database information.

Impact

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

Remediation

Users of the Metagauss ProfileGrid WordPress plugin should update to version 5.9.5.1 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.