CVE-2025-28983CWE-89

WordPress Click & Pledge Connect plugin <= 25.04010101-WP6.8 - Privilege Escalation via SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published July 4, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
28.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A rogue SQL injection could let attackers boost their privileges in ClickandPledge Connect—like an uninvited guest sneaking into the VIP lounge! 🔥 Think of a restaurant where a regular diner finds a way to sneak into the kitchen and access exclusive menu items. That’s what this vulnerability allows—an attacker could escalate their privileges and access sensitive data stored within the system. The implications are absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, modify or delete critical data, and even take complete control over the service. This could lead to major security breaches and loss of customer trust, making it a prime target for any malicious actor.

Put simply

Think of a restaurant where a regular diner finds a way to sneak into the kitchen and access exclusive menu items. That’s what this vulnerability allows—an attacker could escalate their privileges and access sensitive data stored within the system. This SQL injection vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements in an SQL command, allowing privilege escalation for unauthorized users in Click & Pledge Connect versions from 25.04010101 through WP6.8.

What to do

The implications are absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, modify or delete critical data, and even take complete control over the service. This could lead to major security breaches and loss of customer trust, making it a prime target for any malicious actor. Immediate action is essential! Upgrade Click & Pledge Connect to the latest version as a first step. Additionally, review your SQL queries to ensure proper sanitization techniques are employed to prevent such injections from being possible in the future. You've got this! With these fixes, you'll be back on track to protecting your data in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00356 · 28.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-07-04T11:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUL 11:18Z
    WordPress Click & Pledge Connect plugin <= 25.04010101-WP6.8 - Privilege Escalation via SQL Injection vulnerability
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