How severe is CVE-2024-27956?

CVE-2024-27956 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-27956?

Affected package information for CVE-2024-27956 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I patch CVE-2024-27956?

No patch has shipped for CVE-2024-27956 yet — track the valvepress wordpress automatic plugin advisory for a fixed release and apply the workarounds below in the meantime.

How do I detect CVE-2024-27956 across my infrastructure?

Inventory every valvepress wordpress automatic plugin deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for exploitation at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.

How do I mitigate CVE-2024-27956 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.

How does O3 Security protect against CVE-2024-27956?

O3 detects and blocks CVE-2024-27956 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.

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

Yes. There are 9 known exploit references for CVE-2024-27956, including 5 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-27956?

CVE-2024-27956 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 94.0%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27956?

CVE-2024-27956 is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

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

CVE-2024-27956 affects valvepress wordpress automatic plugin. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2024-27956?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2024-27956, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2024-27956 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2024-27956 was published on March 21, 2024 and was last updated on April 28, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2024-27956

CRITICAL

CVE-2024-27956 is a critical-severity (CVSS 9.9) SQL Injection vulnerability in valvepress wordpress automatic plugin. 9 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. O3 Security detects and blocks CVE-2024-27956 exploitation at runtime via eBPF exploit-chain detection and L7 egress monitoring, even on unpatched systems.

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.

Published

Mar 21, 2024

Updated

Apr 28, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

9 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

94.0%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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.

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

wordpress automatic pluginvalvepress

all

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.