CVE-2025-30979 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) found in the gopiplus Pixelating image slideshow gallery plugin. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing an attacker with low privileges (PR:L) to execute malicious SQL queries remotely (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability affects versions up to 8.0, though exact affected versions are not fully enumerated. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5 reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, with a scope change (S:C) indicating that exploitation can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The attack vector is network-based, and exploitation does not require user interaction, making it easier to exploit in automated or targeted attacks. While integrity impact is rated as none (I:N), confidentiality is high (C:H), and availability impact is low (A:L), meaning attackers can extract sensitive data from the backend database but are unlikely to alter data or cause significant service disruption. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet, indicating a potential window of exposure. The vulnerability likely stems from insufficient input validation or parameterized query usage in the plugin's handling of user-supplied input in SQL statements, enabling attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code to extract sensitive information from the database.

For European organizations using the gopiplus Pixelating image slideshow gallery plugin, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of their data. Since the plugin is typically used in web environments to display image slideshows, it is often integrated into websites or content management systems. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in the backend databases, such as user credentials, personal data, or business-critical information. The scope change in the CVSS vector suggests that attackers might leverage this vulnerability to access or affect other components beyond the plugin itself, potentially escalating the impact. European organizations in sectors with strict data protection regulations, such as GDPR, face additional compliance risks if data breaches occur due to this vulnerability. The lack of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but also means organizations must proactively patch or mitigate the vulnerability to prevent future exploitation. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation over the network without user interaction increases the threat level, especially for publicly accessible websites using the affected plugin.

1. Immediate mitigation should focus on applying any available patches or updates from gopiplus once released. Since no patch links are currently provided, organizations should monitor vendor communications closely. 2. As a temporary measure, restrict access to the affected plugin's endpoints via web application firewalls (WAFs) or network-level controls to limit exposure to untrusted networks. 3. Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in any custom code interacting with the plugin or its data sources to prevent injection attacks. 4. Conduct thorough security audits of web applications using the plugin to identify and remediate any SQL injection vectors. 5. Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unusual database query patterns or access attempts to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 6. Consider isolating the database or using least privilege database accounts for the plugin to minimize data exposure in case of compromise. 7. Educate development and security teams about SQL injection risks and secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.