CVE-2025-26898CWE-89

WordPress Traveler theme < 3.2.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published March 27, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
27.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty SQL injection vulnerability lurks in the Traveler theme, affecting versions prior to 3.2.1, which could let attackers pull off a digital heist! Think of it like a restaurant with a chef who follows any special order without checking it twice—this flaw allows attackers to place commands that the system unwittingly executes, potentially altering or exfiltrating sensitive data. An attacker could manipulate SQL queries to bypass authentication, access sensitive data, or even manipulate records, leaving your system compromised and your users vulnerable. This is absolutely devastating for your online presence and can lead to a significant loss of trust and data integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a chef who follows any special order without checking it twice—this flaw allows attackers to place commands that the system unwittingly executes, potentially altering or exfiltrating sensitive data. This vulnerability arises from the improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL queries into an application that uses the Traveler theme.

What to do

An attacker could manipulate SQL queries to bypass authentication, access sensitive data, or even manipulate records, leaving your system compromised and your users vulnerable. This is absolutely devastating for your online presence and can lead to a significant loss of trust and data integrity! To mitigate this risk, update Traveler to version 3.2.1 or later immediately. Additionally, implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to safeguard against SQL injection. Don't forget to review and sanitize all user inputs! You've got this! With prompt action, you can secure your system and protect your users. 🛡️

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
0.00350 · 27.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-03-27T21:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 MAR 21:51Z
    WordPress Traveler theme < 3.2.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability
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