CVE-2025-68881
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| saad_iqbal | appexperts | to 1.4.5 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-68881 is a high-priority SQL Injection vulnerability in the WordPress AppExperts Plugin versions up to and including 1.4.5. It allows a malicious actor to directly interact with the plugin's database by improperly neutralizing special elements used in SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or theft. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with subscriber or developer privileges to exploit the plugin and gain unauthorized access to the database. This can lead to data theft or unauthorized data manipulation, posing a significant security risk to your website and its data integrity. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule immediately to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch becomes available. This mitigation can help protect your website from potential exploitation of the SQL Injection vulnerability in the AppExperts Plugin versions up to 1.4.5. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability is an SQL Injection in the WordPress AppExperts Plugin up to version 1.4.5. Detection can be performed by monitoring for suspicious SQL injection attempts targeting the plugin, such as unusual database queries or HTTP requests containing SQL syntax. While no specific commands are provided in the resources, applying Patchstack's mitigation rules is recommended to block attacks. For detection, you can use web application firewall (WAF) logs or intrusion detection systems (IDS) to look for payloads containing SQL injection patterns targeting the plugin endpoints. Additionally, tools like sqlmap can be used to test the plugin endpoints for SQL injection vulnerabilities by sending crafted requests. However, no explicit commands are given in the provided resources. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this SQL Injection vulnerability in the AppExperts plugin affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.