CVE-2025-68857: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in ichurakov Paid Downloads
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ichurakov Paid Downloads paid-downloads allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Paid Downloads: from n/a through <= 3.15.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ichurakov Paid Downloads plugin suffers from an improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, resulting in a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject SQL queries, potentially compromising the confidentiality of the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.15. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.3 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive information from the backend database due to Blind SQL Injection. The confidentiality impact is high, as attackers may retrieve data without authorization. Integrity is not impacted, and availability impact is low. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, increasing the risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation, web application firewalls, or disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and patches.
CVE-2025-68857: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in ichurakov Paid Downloads
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ichurakov Paid Downloads paid-downloads allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Paid Downloads: from n/a through <= 3.15.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ichurakov Paid Downloads plugin suffers from an improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, resulting in a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject SQL queries, potentially compromising the confidentiality of the database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.15. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.3 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive information from the backend database due to Blind SQL Injection. The confidentiality impact is high, as attackers may retrieve data without authorization. Integrity is not impacted, and availability impact is low. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, increasing the risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation, web application firewalls, or disabling the plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-24T14:00:18.228Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6972591b4623b1157c7faf9f
Added to database: 1/22/2026, 5:06:35 PM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:00:10 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 9:34:52 AM
Views: 58
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