CVE-2024-50498
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitWP Query Console <= 1.0 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Published Oct 30, 2024 · Updated Apr 28, 2026 · Also known as ae07ca12-e827-43f9-8cbb-275b9abbd4c3
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-50498 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Wp Query Console (Lubus).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jun 8, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wp Query Console 1.0.
- 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)
53%
Higher than 98.9% 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 Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Ajit Bohra WP Query Console wp-query-console allows Code Injection.This issue affects WP Query Console: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 8, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Query ConsoleLubus | See advisory | 1.0 |
Patched Releases
Wp Query Console
1.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 30, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 8, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2025
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/d0n601/CVE-2024-9162
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/cozy-addons/wordpress-cozy-blocks-plugin-2-0-18-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/kata-plus/wordpress-kata-plus-plugin-1-4-7-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/all-in-one-wp-migration/trunk/lib/controller/class-ai1wm-backups-controller.php#L60
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/all-in-one-wp-migration/trunk/lib/controller/class-ai1wm-export-controller.php#L36
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Ajit Bohra WP Query Console wp-query-console allows Code Injection.This issue affects WP Query Console: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Affected: Wp Query Console (Lubus). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jun 8, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wp Query Console 1.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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