CVE-2025-39595CWE-89

WordPress Quentn WP plugin <= 1.2.8 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published April 17, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A simple oversight in Quentn WP allows SQL Injection, exposing your database to attackers through crafted inputs! Think of your website as a restaurant kitchen. If the chef accepts an ingredient without checking it, you could end up with a harmful dish served to your guests—similar to how SQL Injection can lead to unintended access to your database. An attacker could easily manipulate your database, potentially stealing sensitive information, altering data, or even wiping your entire system clean! This could lead to a massive data breach and severely damage your reputation. Protecting your data is crucial, and this vulnerability poses a critical risk to your setup!

Put simply

Think of your website as a restaurant kitchen. If the chef accepts an ingredient without checking it, you could end up with a harmful dish served to your guests—similar to how SQL Injection can lead to unintended access to your database. This SQL Injection vulnerability in Quentn WP allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code into database queries, primarily due to improper handling of special characters. Versions affected are 1.2.8 and earlier, making it remarkably easy for attackers to exploit.

What to do

An attacker could easily manipulate your database, potentially stealing sensitive information, altering data, or even wiping your entire system clean! This could lead to a massive data breach and severely damage your reputation. Protecting your data is crucial, and this vulnerability poses a critical risk to your setup! Immediately update Quentn WP to version 1.2.9 or later to patch this vulnerability. Implement prepared statements in your SQL queries to prevent further vulnerabilities. Regularly audit your code for similar issues to strengthen your security stance. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your site! 🛡️

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
0.00375 · 30.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-04-17T15:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 APR 15:46Z
    WordPress Quentn WP plugin <= 1.2.8 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
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