CVE-2025-8416CWE-89sql-injection

CVE-2025-8416

High · published October 25, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
31.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Unauthenticated attackers can exploit the Product Filter by WBW plugin in WordPress up to version 2.9.7, inserting their own SQL queries like a sneaky chef adding secret ingredients! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that doesn't check what's going into its signature dish. An unauthorized diner could slip in unwanted ingredients, potentially ruining the meal and making everyone sick! If exploited, attackers could pull sensitive data right from your database, such as user information and site secrets, leaving your site vulnerable to all sorts of havoc. Imagine a thief getting access to your vault and taking whatever they want – that’s the reality here!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that doesn't check what's going into its signature dish. An unauthorized diner could slip in unwanted ingredients, potentially ruining the meal and making everyone sick! This SQL Injection vulnerability stems from an insufficiently escaped user input in the 'filtersDataBackend' parameter, allowing attackers to append malicious SQL queries into existing ones and gain unauthorized access to the database.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could pull sensitive data right from your database, such as user information and site secrets, leaving your site vulnerable to all sorts of havoc. Imagine a thief getting access to your vault and taking whatever they want – that’s the reality here! Patch your WordPress site to version 2.9.8 or later immediately to fix this vulnerability. Also, review the SQL queries for other potential injection points and implement prepared statements to secure your application. Don’t forget to audit your existing database for any anomalies! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll transform into a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00387 · 31.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-10-25T11:15Z
References (4)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 06:49Z
    Product Filter by WBW <= 2.9.7 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
    cvelistv5