CVE-2025-28949
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the Mediabay WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. It affects all WordPress sites running Mediabay - WordPress Media Library Folders version 1.4 or earlier. Successful exploitation could lead to data theft, modification, or complete database compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- Mediabay - WordPress Media Library Folders
⚠️ 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 including sensitive user data, admin credential theft, and potential site takeover via privilege escalation.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of WordPress user information, plugin settings, and potentially sensitive media metadata stored in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database user privilege restrictions.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are frequently exploited once details become public.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Mediabay - WordPress Media Library Folders'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.5+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Mediabay plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate mediabay
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting the Mediabay plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Mediabay - WordPress Media Library Folders version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get mediabay --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.5 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in WordPress debug logs
- Multiple failed login attempts after plugin access
- Database error messages containing 'mediabay'
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL injection payloads to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php or plugin-specific endpoints
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("SQL syntax" OR "database error" OR "mediabay")