CVE-2025-4964: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in hk1993 WP Online Users Stats
The WP Online Users Stats plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘table_name’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 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 Editor-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-2025-4964 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Online Users Stats WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.0). The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'table_name' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Editor or higher privileges to append malicious SQL queries. This is due to insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL query construction. The vulnerability can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the database without impacting availability or integrity directly.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability does not directly affect data integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP Online Users Stats plugin if it is not essential. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a patch or official remediation.
CVE-2025-4964: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in hk1993 WP Online Users Stats
Description
The WP Online Users Stats plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘table_name’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 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 Editor-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-2025-4964 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Online Users Stats WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.0). The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'table_name' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Editor or higher privileges to append malicious SQL queries. This is due to insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL query construction. The vulnerability can be exploited to extract sensitive information from the database without impacting availability or integrity directly.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability does not directly affect data integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP Online Users Stats plugin if it is not essential. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding a patch or official remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-19T20:02:33.110Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68429199182aa0cae20492ce
Added to database: 6/6/2025, 6:58:33 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:26:15 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 2:26:09 PM
Views: 71
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