CVE-2025-23931CWE-89

WordPress WordPress Local SEO plugin <= 2.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published January 22, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection is lurking in the WordPress Local SEO plugin, and it could lead to a full-blown data breach! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that serves patrons without checking IDs. If someone orders off the menu without proper verification, they could potentially walk out with the chef's secret recipes! An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially exposing sensitive data or completely compromising your website's integrity. Imagine losing access to user information or even being locked out of your own site—that's the devastation that could unfold!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves patrons without checking IDs. If someone orders off the menu without proper verification, they could potentially walk out with the chef's secret recipes! This CVE allows for Blind SQL Injection in versions of the WordPress Local SEO plugin up to 2.3, where improper handling of special elements allows attackers to send malicious SQL queries without being detected.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially exposing sensitive data or completely compromising your website's integrity. Imagine losing access to user information or even being locked out of your own site—that's the devastation that could unfold! To secure your site, immediately update the WordPress Local SEO plugin to the latest version. Regularly audit your plugins for vulnerabilities and implement web application firewalls to help mitigate SQL injection risks. Don't delay—secure your site now! You've got this! Follow these steps to safeguard your website and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00523 · 43.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-01-22T14:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 14:29Z
    WordPress WordPress Local SEO plugin <= 2.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability
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