CVE-2025-52831CWE-89

WordPress Video List Manager plugin <= 1.7 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published July 4, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
24.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 One tiny misstep in SQL command handling can open the floodgates to attackers! This SQL Injection vulnerability in Video List Manager affects all versions up to 1.7. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally lets patrons order off the menu by writing whatever they want on a napkin — the kitchen doesn’t check, and suddenly anything is on the table! The potential fallout is absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain full control over your database, allowing them to read, modify, or delete your data at will. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, and a complete compromise of your system's integrity — it’s not just a breach; it’s chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally lets patrons order off the menu by writing whatever they want on a napkin — the kitchen doesn’t check, and suddenly anything is on the table! This vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of user inputs, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL commands into the database queries that the application executes.

What to do

The potential fallout is absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain full control over your database, allowing them to read, modify, or delete your data at will. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, and a complete compromise of your system's integrity — it’s not just a breach; it’s chaos! Immediate action is crucial: upgrade to Video List Manager version 1.8 or higher to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to bolster your defenses against SQL Injection. Regularly audit your inputs for potential weaknesses! You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll be one step closer to securing your application! 🛡️

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
0.00323 · 24.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-07-04T11:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUL 11:17Z
    WordPress Video List Manager plugin <= 1.7 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
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