CVE-2025-10289: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in wssoffice21 YMC Filter
The Filter & Grids plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'phrase' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. This only works on MariaDB as the query results in a syntax error on MySQL.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-10289 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in the wssoffice21 YMC Filter WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 3.2.0. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'phrase' parameter, which is used in SQL queries without sufficient escaping or preparation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject additional SQL commands, potentially extracting sensitive database information. The vulnerability is effective only on MariaDB databases, as attempts on MySQL result in syntax errors. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9 (medium severity), with attack vector network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks on MariaDB databases used by the plugin, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect MySQL due to syntax errors. There is no reported impact on data integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the vulnerable plugin or restricting access to the affected functionality to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-10289: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in wssoffice21 YMC Filter
Description
The Filter & Grids plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'phrase' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. This only works on MariaDB as the query results in a syntax error on MySQL.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-10289 describes an SQL Injection vulnerability in the wssoffice21 YMC Filter WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 3.2.0. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'phrase' parameter, which is used in SQL queries without sufficient escaping or preparation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject additional SQL commands, potentially extracting sensitive database information. The vulnerability is effective only on MariaDB databases, as attempts on MySQL result in syntax errors. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9 (medium severity), with attack vector network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection attacks on MariaDB databases used by the plugin, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect MySQL due to syntax errors. There is no reported impact on data integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently observed in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the vulnerable plugin or restricting access to the affected functionality to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-11T17:23:05.411Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693d169bdd056aa40b71808d
Added to database: 12/13/2025, 7:32:43 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:59:09 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 7:50:45 AM
Views: 167
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