CVE-2025-49455CWE-89

WordPress WordPress-WPJobBoard <= 25.07010000-WP6.8.1-JB5.11.5 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published June 10, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A tiny oversight in ClickandPledge could expose your database to a blind SQL injection attack! Think of it like a waiter who brings the wrong dish to the table because they never double-checked the order — without realizing it, they serve a meal that's not only unwanted but could also make everyone sick! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious queries on your database, potentially extracting sensitive data or even compromising the entire system. It’s an alarming scenario that could lead to data leaks and unauthorized access, leaving your users vulnerable!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who brings the wrong dish to the table because they never double-checked the order — without realizing it, they serve a meal that's not only unwanted but could also make everyone sick! This SQL injection vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries and extract confidential information without authentication.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious queries on your database, potentially extracting sensitive data or even compromising the entire system. It’s an alarming scenario that could lead to data leaks and unauthorized access, leaving your users vulnerable! To remediate this, update WordPress-WPJobBoard to version 25.07010000-WP6.8.2 or later. It's also essential to review and sanitize all user inputs to ensure no malicious SQL commands can slip through. Don't leave your database exposed! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll bolster your defenses in no time. 🛡️

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
0.00425 · 35.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-06-10T12:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUN 12:43Z
    WordPress WordPress-WPJobBoard <= 25.07010000-WP6.8.1-JB5.11.5 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
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