CVE-2025-9451
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-11
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| smartcatai | smartcat_translator_for_wpml | 3.1 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a time-based SQL Injection in the Smartcat Translator for WPML WordPress plugin. It occurs via the 'orderby' parameter due to insufficient escaping and lack of proper preparation of the SQL query. Authenticated users with Author-level access or higher can exploit this to append additional SQL queries, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers with Author-level access or above to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting SQL queries. This can lead to unauthorized data disclosure, compromising the confidentiality of your site's data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing or disabling the Smartcat Translator for WPML plugin until a patched version is released, as the plugin has been temporarily closed and removed from download pending a full security review. Additionally, restrict Author-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce risk of exploitation. [1]