CVE-2025-30608: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Anthony WordPress SQL Backup
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Anthony WordPress SQL Backup wordpress-sql-backup allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress SQL Backup: from n/a through <= 3.5.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-30608 involves a CSRF flaw in the Anthony WordPress SQL Backup plugin (<= 3.5.2) that enables stored XSS attacks. An attacker can trick an authenticated user into submitting a crafted request, which the plugin processes without proper verification, resulting in malicious script storage. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to stored XSS, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further compromise of the WordPress site. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin version or restricting access to trusted users only. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-30608: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Anthony WordPress SQL Backup
Description
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Anthony WordPress SQL Backup wordpress-sql-backup allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress SQL Backup: from n/a through <= 3.5.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-30608 involves a CSRF flaw in the Anthony WordPress SQL Backup plugin (<= 3.5.2) that enables stored XSS attacks. An attacker can trick an authenticated user into submitting a crafted request, which the plugin processes without proper verification, resulting in malicious script storage. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to stored XSS, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further compromise of the WordPress site. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin version or restricting access to trusted users only. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-24T13:00:39.013Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7305e6bfc5ba1def01c9
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:33:25 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 11:04:21 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:00:24 PM
Views: 19
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