CVE-2025-5563: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in cyberscorp WP-Addpub
The WP-Addpub plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'wp-addpub' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.8 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 Contributor-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-2025-5563 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP-Addpub WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.2.8. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters in the 'wp-addpub' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with at least Contributor privileges can inject additional SQL queries into existing database queries, enabling unauthorized data extraction. The vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability, only confidentiality. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to extract sensitive information from the WordPress database by injecting SQL commands. The vulnerability does not enable modification or deletion of data, nor does it cause denial of service. The confidentiality of the database contents is at risk. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP-Addpub plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-5563: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in cyberscorp WP-Addpub
Description
The WP-Addpub plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'wp-addpub' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.8 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 Contributor-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-2025-5563 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP-Addpub WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.2.8. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters in the 'wp-addpub' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with at least Contributor privileges can inject additional SQL queries into existing database queries, enabling unauthorized data extraction. The vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability, only confidentiality. No patch or official fix has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to extract sensitive information from the WordPress database by injecting SQL commands. The vulnerability does not enable modification or deletion of data, nor does it cause denial of service. The confidentiality of the database contents is at risk. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP-Addpub plugin if it is not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-03T16:59:01.709Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68429199182aa0cae20492ed
Added to database: 6/6/2025, 6:58:33 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:30:24 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 8:20:44 PM
Views: 71
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