CVE-2025-22553
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the WordPress Multiple Carousel plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the plugin's functionality. It affects all WordPress sites running the Multiple Carousel plugin version 2.0 or earlier. Successful exploitation could lead to data theft, modification, or complete database compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Multiple Carousel Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise allowing data exfiltration, modification, or deletion; potential privilege escalation to administrative access; possible remote code execution if database permissions allow.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access and extraction from the WordPress database, including sensitive user information, plugin settings, and potentially administrative credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection, though plugin functionality may still be disrupted.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are frequently weaponized due to the large attack surface and potential for widespread impact.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/multicarousel/vulnerability/wordpress-multiple-carousel-plugin-2-0-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Multiple Carousel'
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, deactivate and delete the plugin
6. Install latest version from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Immediate Plugin Deactivation
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation while planning permanent fix.
wp plugin deactivate multicarousel
Web Application Firewall Rule
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the Multiple Carousel plugin endpoints.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs in custom code
- Deploy database monitoring to detect unusual SQL queries and access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Multiple Carousel' version 2.0 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get multicarousel --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.1 or later in WordPress admin panel and test carousel functionality works without errors.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP
- Unexpected plugin file modifications
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL injection payloads to /wp-content/plugins/multicarousel/ endpoints
- Unusual outbound database connections
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*multicarousel*" AND (payload="*UNION*" OR payload="*SELECT*" OR payload="*INSERT*" OR payload="*DELETE*"))