CVE-2025-9451: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in smartcatai Smartcat Translator for WPML
The Smartcat Translator for WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘orderby’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.72 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 Author-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-2025-9451 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the Smartcat Translator for WPML WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 3.1.72. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'orderby' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to append malicious SQL queries. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). No patch or official fix has been referenced in the available data.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based SQL Injection via the 'orderby' parameter. This could result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the backend database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but poses a confidentiality risk. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the plugin's use. Avoid exposing the vulnerable parameter to untrusted inputs where possible.
CVE-2025-9451: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in smartcatai Smartcat Translator for WPML
Description
The Smartcat Translator for WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘orderby’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.72 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 Author-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-2025-9451 is a time-based SQL Injection vulnerability in the Smartcat Translator for WPML WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 3.1.72. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in the 'orderby' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to append malicious SQL queries. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). No patch or official fix has been referenced in the available data.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform time-based SQL Injection via the 'orderby' parameter. This could result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the backend database. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but poses a confidentiality risk. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the plugin's use. Avoid exposing the vulnerable parameter to untrusted inputs where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-25T14:10:58.778Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68c27a22e1c560fa9d94d49c
Added to database: 9/11/2025, 7:28:34 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:01:30 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:50:40 PM
Views: 97
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