CVE-2025-54048CWE-89

WordPress Custom API for WP <= 4.2.2 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published August 20, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An SQL injection vulnerability in the miniOrange Custom API for WP could open the vault to your database with just a simple crafted request! Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen accepts any order without checking — an attacker could sneak in a dish that spills secrets instead of serving up a meal. 🍽️ This means an attacker could potentially manipulate queries to view, modify, or even delete sensitive data, turning your database into a free-for-all buffet! The fallout could be absolutely devastating, leading to data breaches and loss of user trust.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen accepts any order without checking — an attacker could sneak in a dish that spills secrets instead of serving up a meal. 🍽️ The flaw lies in the improper handling of special characters in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries into the Custom API for WP, which affects versions from n/a to 4.2.2.

What to do

This means an attacker could potentially manipulate queries to view, modify, or even delete sensitive data, turning your database into a free-for-all buffet! The fallout could be absolutely devastating, leading to data breaches and loss of user trust. Immediate action is essential! Update to the latest version of miniOrange Custom API for WP to secure your setup. Also, ensure you implement parameterized queries to prevent future SQL injections. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep your data safe! 💪🚀

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
0.00418 · 35.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-08-20T08:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 AUG 08:02Z
    WordPress Custom API for WP <= 4.2.2 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
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