CVE-2025-28959CWE-89

WordPress URL Shortener <= 3.0.7 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published July 16, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
36.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty SQL injection vulnerability in the Md Yeasin Ul Haider URL Shortener could let attackers take full control of your database! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking the menu — if a customer sneaks in a rogue request, they could end up cooking whatever dish they want, including ones that shouldn't even be on the menu! With this SQL injection, an attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially accessing, modifying, or deleting your entire database! This means sensitive data could be exposed, and your entire application could be compromised at a moment's notice — a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes orders without checking the menu — if a customer sneaks in a rogue request, they could end up cooking whatever dish they want, including ones that shouldn't even be on the menu! The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, allowing an attacker to manipulate queries and gain unauthorized access to the database.

What to do

With this SQL injection, an attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially accessing, modifying, or deleting your entire database! This means sensitive data could be exposed, and your entire application could be compromised at a moment's notice — a recipe for disaster! Immediately update the URL Shortener to version 3.0.8 or higher to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks in the future. Regularly audit your application for vulnerabilities as a best practice. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your application 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
0.00435 · 36.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-07-16T11:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUL 11:28Z
    WordPress URL Shortener <= 3.0.7 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
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