CVE-2025-9172: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in pierrelannoy Vibes
The Vibes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘resource’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2025-9172 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Vibes WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.2.0) caused by improper neutralization of special elements in the 'resource' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks by appending malicious SQL queries to existing database queries. The vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's code.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. It can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the Vibes plugin or applying custom mitigations such as input validation or web application firewall rules to block malicious SQL payloads targeting the 'resource' parameter.
CVE-2025-9172: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in pierrelannoy Vibes
Description
The Vibes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘resource’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-9172 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Vibes WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.2.0) caused by improper neutralization of special elements in the 'resource' parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks by appending malicious SQL queries to existing database queries. The vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping of user input and lack of prepared statements in the plugin's code.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized extraction of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability directly but compromises confidentiality. It can be exploited remotely without authentication, increasing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the Vibes plugin or applying custom mitigations such as input validation or web application firewall rules to block malicious SQL payloads targeting the 'resource' parameter.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-19T13:38:06.961Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68ad2e5fad5a09ad0054b06d
Added to database: 8/26/2025, 3:47:43 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:09:28 PM
Last updated: 5/11/2026, 8:43:38 AM
Views: 145
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