CVE-2025-6189: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in arjunthakur Duplicate Page and Post
The Duplicate Page and Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘meta_key’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.5 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-2025-6189 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the Duplicate Page and Post plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 2.9.5. The issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'meta_key' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject additional SQL commands. This vulnerability can be exploited to extract sensitive data from the database due to insufficient input escaping and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL queries.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the WordPress database. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond data disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2025-6189: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in arjunthakur Duplicate Page and Post
Description
The Duplicate Page and Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘meta_key’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.5 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-2025-6189 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the Duplicate Page and Post plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 2.9.5. The issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'meta_key' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject additional SQL commands. This vulnerability can be exploited to extract sensitive data from the database due to insufficient input escaping and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's SQL queries.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the WordPress database. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond data disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security advisories to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-16T21:27:28.826Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68c11e7de55cc6e90d9f3b60
Added to database: 9/10/2025, 6:45:17 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:42:04 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:42:41 PM
Views: 141
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