CVE-2025-30819
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the Simple Giveaways WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. All WordPress sites running Simple Giveaways versions up to 2.48.1 are affected, potentially exposing sensitive data.
💻 Affected Systems
- Simple Giveaways 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 including extraction of sensitive user data, administrative credentials, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of plugin-related tables, user information, and potential privilege escalation within WordPress.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database user permissions restricting write operations.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of WordPress plugin structure and SQL injection techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2.48.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/giveasap/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-giveaways-plugin-2-48-1-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Simple Giveaways plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd custom input validation for plugin parameters
Add parameter sanitization in theme functions.php or custom plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable Simple Giveaways plugin immediately
- Implement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the plugin
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Simple Giveaways version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=giveasap --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 2.48.1 and test input fields for SQL injection📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries in WordPress debug logs
- Multiple failed login attempts after plugin access
- SQL syntax errors in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- POST requests with SQL payloads to plugin endpoints
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("giveasap" OR "simple-giveaways") AND ("UNION" OR "SELECT" OR "INSERT" OR "DELETE")