Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-27956?

Affected: Automatic (Valvepress) versions >= n/a; wp-automatic (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-27956 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 24, 2024.

Is CVE-2024-27956 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-27956?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-27956?

Fixed versions are available, including Automatic 3.92.0, wp-automatic 3.92.1.

How urgently should CVE-2024-27956 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2024-27956

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

Automatic <= 3.92.0 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection

Published Mar 12, 2024 · Updated Apr 28, 2026 · Also known as a8b319be-f312-4d02-840f-e2a91c16b67a

Key Facts

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CVE-2024-27956 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Automatic (Valvepress), wp-automatic (wordpress-plugin).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 24, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Automatic 3.92.0, wp-automatic 3.92.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

94%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ValvePress Automatic allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Apr 24, 2024	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Dec 5, 2024	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
AutomaticValvepress	>= n/a	3.92.0
wp-automaticwordpress-plugin	See advisory	3.92.1

Patched Releases

Automatic

3.92.0

wp-automatic

3.92.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 12, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 24, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 5, 2024
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ValvePress Automatic allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.
Affected: Automatic (Valvepress) versions >= n/a; wp-automatic (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 24, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Automatic 3.92.0, wp-automatic 3.92.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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