CVE-2025-1768: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in cifi SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO
The SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind SQL Injection via the 'search' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 12.4.05 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 Subscriber-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-2025-1768 is a blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO for WordPress, affecting versions up to 12.4.05. The issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'search' parameter, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to inject additional SQL queries. This can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (medium severity). No patch or official remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to perform blind SQL Injection via the 'search' parameter. This could allow unauthorized reading of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector, but confidentiality is rated high. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'search' parameter. Avoid exposing this plugin on publicly accessible sites without additional protective controls.
CVE-2025-1768: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in cifi SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO
Description
The SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind SQL Injection via the 'search' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 12.4.05 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 Subscriber-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-2025-1768 is a blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO for WordPress, affecting versions up to 12.4.05. The issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'search' parameter, allowing authenticated users with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to inject additional SQL queries. This can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (medium severity). No patch or official remediation has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to perform blind SQL Injection via the 'search' parameter. This could allow unauthorized reading of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector, but confidentiality is rated high. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level access where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'search' parameter. Avoid exposing this plugin on publicly accessible sites without additional protective controls.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-27T21:23:20.725Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b19b7ef31ef0b54e15b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:21 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:24:04 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:31:54 PM
Views: 18
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