CVE-2025-30525
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the WP Profitshare WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects all WordPress sites running WP Profitshare versions up to 1.4.9, potentially compromising sensitive data.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Profitshare WordPress 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 leading to data theft, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access including user credentials, payment information, and plugin-specific sensitive data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only affecting non-sensitive data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of SQL injection techniques and WordPress plugin structure. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1.5.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-profitshare/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-profitshare-plugin-1-4-9-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP Profitshare and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 1.5.0 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WP Profitshare plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-profitshare
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WP Profitshare versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-profitshare --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm WP Profitshare version is 1.5.0 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in WordPress or database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or unusual plugin activity
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious POST requests to WP Profitshare endpoints
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "wp-profitshare" AND ("SELECT" OR "UNION" OR "INSERT" OR "UPDATE")