CVE-2025-30886CWE-89

WordPress JS Help Desk plugin <= 2.9.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published April 1, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability lurks in JoomSky's JS Help Desk, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries like a puppeteer pulling strings! 🔥 Think of it like a waiter who accepts any order without checking the menu. If the diner says they want a dish that's not on the list, the waiter might just whip it up anyway, leaving the kitchen exposed to bizarre and unwanted recipes! An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even delete crucial information. The consequences could be catastrophic, potentially exposing customer data or crippling your application altogether!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who accepts any order without checking the menu. If the diner says they want a dish that's not on the list, the waiter might just whip it up anyway, leaving the kitchen exposed to bizarre and unwanted recipes! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate SQL commands, enabling them to execute arbitrary queries through the JS Help Desk application. It affects versions from n/a up to and including 2.9.2, meaning a wide range of users are at risk.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even delete crucial information. The consequences could be catastrophic, potentially exposing customer data or crippling your application altogether! To protect your application, upgrade to the fixed version immediately. Additionally, ensure you're validating all user inputs and using prepared statements for database queries to minimize risks. Regular security audits can also help catch similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! With a quick update and some good practices, your security hero status is locked in! 🛡️

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
0.00530 · 44.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-04-01T05:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 APR 05:31Z
    WordPress JS Help Desk plugin <= 2.9.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
    cvelistv5