CVE-2025-52832CWE-89

WordPress NGG Smart Image Search plugin <= 3.4.1 - 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

🚨 A single well-crafted input can give attackers full control of your database! This SQL Injection vulnerability in wpo-HR NGG Smart Image Search is a wake-up call! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order without checking the recipes. An attacker could sneak in malicious commands, and suddenly, the menu is wide open for unauthorized changes! If exploited, an attacker could read, modify, or even delete any data in your database, leading to a total compromise of sensitive information. Imagine the chaos as your customer data becomes a free-for-all! This is not just a minor scare; it’s a full-blown data disaster waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly follows any order without checking the recipes. An attacker could sneak in malicious commands, and suddenly, the menu is wide open for unauthorized changes! This vulnerability occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that the application executes without proper validation.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could read, modify, or even delete any data in your database, leading to a total compromise of sensitive information. Imagine the chaos as your customer data becomes a free-for-all! This is not just a minor scare; it’s a full-blown data disaster waiting to happen! To secure your application, upgrade to version 3.4.2 or later immediately. Additionally, implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to safeguard against future attacks. Regularly audit your code for these types of vulnerabilities. You've got this! Stay proactive and fix it right away so you can elevate your security game! 🛡️

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 NGG Smart Image Search plugin <= 3.4.1 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
    cvelistv5