CVE-2025-1986:The Gutentor WordPress plugin before version 3.4.7 is vulnerable to SQL Injection attacks.

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The Gutentor WordPress plugin before version 3.4.7 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement. This vulnerability allows admins to perform SQL injection attacks. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.1, indicating a medium severity level. The attack can be performed over the network with low complexity but requires high privileges.

Overview

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-1986, affects the Gutentor WordPress plugin versions less than 3.4.7. The issue lies in the lack of proper sanitization and escaping of a parameter before it is used in a SQL statement, which can lead to SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability was discovered externally and has been published by WPScan.

Remediation

Users of the Gutentor WordPress plugin are advised to update to version 3.4.7 or later, which contains a fix for this vulnerability. It is also recommended to always follow secure coding practices, such as proper input validation and sanitization, to prevent such vulnerabilities.

References

More details about this vulnerability can be found at: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f1414750-19ee-4a5d-b255-a9c20168b716/

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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