CVE-2025-9199: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in gopiplus Woo superb slideshow transition gallery with random effect
The Woo superb slideshow transition gallery with random effect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'woo-superb-slideshow' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 9.1 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-2025-9199 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the gopiplus Woo superb slideshow transition gallery with random effect WordPress plugin. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'woo-superb-slideshow' shortcode parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject additional SQL commands. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 9.1. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability. No patch or official fix has been documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the WordPress database by injecting SQL commands. The vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of data, nor does it cause denial of service. 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 a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'woo-superb-slideshow' shortcode usage. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible to mitigate risk.
CVE-2025-9199: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in gopiplus Woo superb slideshow transition gallery with random effect
Description
The Woo superb slideshow transition gallery with random effect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'woo-superb-slideshow' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 9.1 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-2025-9199 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the gopiplus Woo superb slideshow transition gallery with random effect WordPress plugin. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in the 'woo-superb-slideshow' shortcode parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject additional SQL commands. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 9.1. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability. No patch or official fix has been documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the WordPress database by injecting SQL commands. The vulnerability does not allow modification or deletion of data, nor does it cause denial of service. 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 a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'woo-superb-slideshow' shortcode usage. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-19T17:25:57.428Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68dfb275c3835a5fbe033c37
Added to database: 10/3/2025, 11:24:37 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:09:49 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:04:44 AM
Views: 75
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