CVE-2025-30979 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) affecting the gopiplus Pixelating image slideshow gallery plugin. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing an attacker with at least low-level privileges (PR:L) to inject malicious SQL code remotely (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts confidentiality severely (C:H), with no impact on integrity (I:N) and low impact on availability (A:L). The scope is changed (S:C), indicating that the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component, potentially impacting the broader system or database. The affected product versions are up to 8.0, though exact version details are not fully specified. The vulnerability was published on July 4, 2025, and no public exploits are currently known. The weakness allows attackers to craft specially crafted requests that manipulate SQL queries executed by the plugin, potentially exposing sensitive data such as user credentials, personal information, or other database contents. Given the plugin’s role in managing image slideshows, the backend database likely stores user or site data that could be compromised. The vulnerability requires authentication with low privileges, which suggests that attackers need some level of access, possibly a registered user account, to exploit the flaw. However, the lack of required user interaction means exploitation can be automated once access is obtained. The absence of available patches at the time of publication increases the risk for organizations using this plugin. Overall, this vulnerability represents a significant risk to confidentiality and could lead to data breaches if exploited.

For European organizations using the gopiplus Pixelating image slideshow gallery plugin, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk to the confidentiality of sensitive data stored in backend databases. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, including personal data protected under GDPR, potentially resulting in regulatory penalties and reputational damage. The changed scope of the vulnerability means that exploitation could affect other parts of the system beyond the plugin itself, increasing the risk of broader compromise. Given the plugin’s use in web environments, successful exploitation could also facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. The requirement for low-level privileges to exploit the vulnerability means that insider threats or compromised user accounts could be leveraged by attackers. The lack of known exploits currently provides a window for mitigation, but the high CVSS score (8.5) and the nature of SQL Injection vulnerabilities necessitate urgent attention. Organizations in sectors with high regulatory scrutiny or handling sensitive personal or financial data are particularly at risk.

European organizations should immediately audit their web applications to identify the use of the gopiplus Pixelating image slideshow gallery plugin, especially versions up to 8.0. Since no patches are currently available, organizations should consider the following specific actions: 1) Restrict access to the plugin’s administrative or user interfaces to trusted users only, employing strong authentication and role-based access controls to minimize the risk of low-privilege account compromise. 2) Implement Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL Injection patterns targeting the plugin’s endpoints. 3) Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all inputs processed by the plugin, if source code access and modification are possible, to neutralize special SQL characters. 4) Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or failed login attempts that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5) Isolate the database user account used by the plugin with the least privileges necessary to operate, limiting the potential damage of an injection attack. 6) Prepare for rapid patch deployment once the vendor releases an official fix and subscribe to vendor security advisories. 7) Educate users with access to the plugin about the risks and encourage strong password policies to reduce the risk of account compromise.