CVE-2025-15477: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in simonfairbairn The Bucketlister
The Bucketlister plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode `category` and `id` attributes in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameters 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
CVE-2025-15477 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Bucketlister WordPress plugin by simonfairbairn, affecting all versions up to 0.1.5. The issue occurs because the plugin fails to properly escape user-supplied input in the 'category' and 'id' shortcode attributes, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject additional SQL commands. This improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89) can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The vulnerability requires network access and low attack complexity but does require some privileges (Contributor-level). No patch or official remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability does not impact availability or integrity but compromises confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Bucketlister plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding official patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-15477: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in simonfairbairn The Bucketlister
Description
The Bucketlister plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcode `category` and `id` attributes in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameters 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
CVE-2025-15477 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the Bucketlister WordPress plugin by simonfairbairn, affecting all versions up to 0.1.5. The issue occurs because the plugin fails to properly escape user-supplied input in the 'category' and 'id' shortcode attributes, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject additional SQL commands. This improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89) can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive database information. The vulnerability requires network access and low attack complexity but does require some privileges (Contributor-level). No patch or official remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability does not impact availability or integrity but compromises confidentiality. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Bucketlister plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author regarding official patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-07T12:33:47.336Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6986fb97f9fa50a62f1cf0cf
Added to database: 2/7/2026, 8:45:11 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:57:22 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 10:42:00 PM
Views: 65
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