CVE-2025-46539CWE-89

WordPress Fable Extra plugin <= 1.0.6 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published May 23, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A blind SQL injection vulnerability is lurking in WPFable Fable Extra! With just the right input, attackers could execute commands on your database without being detected. 🔥 Think of it like a magician performing tricks behind the scenes, making moves that no one can see. An attacker could pull strings in your database just like that magician misdirects your attention while sneaking out valuables – all without leaving a trace! This issue is absolutely devastating! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run any SQL commands they want, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering records, or even deleting everything in your database. The result could be catastrophic for your application and organization, leaving you with significant data loss and integrity issues.

Put simply

Think of it like a magician performing tricks behind the scenes, making moves that no one can see. An attacker could pull strings in your database just like that magician misdirects your attention while sneaking out valuables – all without leaving a trace! Fable Extra versions up to 1.0.6 are vulnerable to SQL injection due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. This means that malicious inputs can manipulate SQL queries to execute unauthorized commands.

What to do

This issue is absolutely devastating! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run any SQL commands they want, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering records, or even deleting everything in your database. The result could be catastrophic for your application and organization, leaving you with significant data loss and integrity issues. To protect yourself, immediately update Fable Extra to version 1.0.7 or later. Additionally, implement prepared statements in your SQL queries to reinforce security against injections. Regularly review and audit all database interactions to catch any suspicious activity early. This is fixable! Take these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your application. You've got this! 🛡️

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
0.00441 · 37.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-05-23T12:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAY 12:43Z
    WordPress Fable Extra plugin <= 1.0.6 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
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