CVE-2025-30971
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the XV Random Quotes WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. All WordPress sites running XV Random Quotes version 1.40 or earlier are affected, potentially exposing sensitive data.
💻 Affected Systems
- XV Random Quotes 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).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- 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 credential theft, data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Data extraction from WordPress database including user credentials, sensitive content, and plugin data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database user privilege restrictions.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are commonly exploited due to available tooling and high-value targets.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.41 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find XV Random Quotes and update to latest version. 4. If update not available, deactivate and delete the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allDeactivate the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation
wp plugin deactivate xv-random-quotes
WAF Rule
allImplement web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deactivate the XV Random Quotes plugin immediately
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for XV Random Quotes version 1.40 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get xv-random-quotes --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.41 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in WordPress logs
- Multiple failed SQL query attempts
- Suspicious parameter values in plugin requests
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("SQL syntax" OR "SQL error" OR "database error") AND "xv-random-quotes"