CVE-2025-1264: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in aioseo Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO – Easily Fix/Monitor Internal and External links
The Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO – Easily Fix/Monitor Internal and External links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'orderBy' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO WordPress plugin versions up to 1.2.3 contain a SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-1264) in the 'orderBy' parameter. This parameter is not properly escaped or prepared in SQL queries, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject additional SQL commands. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection via the 'orderBy' parameter, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond information disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the impact is limited to authenticated users with elevated privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level and higher user privileges to trusted users only. Monitor official AIOSEO communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-1264: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in aioseo Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO – Easily Fix/Monitor Internal and External links
Description
The Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO – Easily Fix/Monitor Internal and External links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'orderBy' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO WordPress plugin versions up to 1.2.3 contain a SQL Injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-1264) in the 'orderBy' parameter. This parameter is not properly escaped or prepared in SQL queries, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject additional SQL commands. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL Injection via the 'orderBy' parameter, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond information disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the impact is limited to authenticated users with elevated privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level and higher user privileges to trusted users only. Monitor official AIOSEO communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-12T20:56:46.191Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b0eb7ef31ef0b54da61
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:10 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:59:03 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:57:26 AM
Views: 20
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