CVE-2025-31024
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the RJ Quickcharts WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects all WordPress sites running RJ Quickcharts version 0.6.1 or earlier. Successful exploitation could lead to data theft, modification, or deletion.
💻 Affected Systems
- RJ Quickcharts 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 sensitive data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, modification of plugin data, and potential site defacement through database manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized and typically have low exploitation complexity.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 0.6.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/rj-quickcharts/vulnerability/wordpress-rj-quickcharts-plugin-0-6-1-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find RJ Quickcharts and click 'Update Now'
4. Verify update to version 0.6.2 or later
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate rj-quickcharts
WAF Rule
allImplement web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > RJ Quickcharts versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=rj-quickcharts --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 0.6.2 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts
- Unexpected database errors
Network Indicators:
- SQL keywords in HTTP requests
- Unusual parameter patterns in plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
SELECT * FROM logs WHERE (url LIKE '%/wp-content/plugins/rj-quickcharts/%' AND (request LIKE '%UNION%' OR request LIKE '%SELECT%' OR request LIKE '%INSERT%' OR request LIKE '%UPDATE%' OR request LIKE '%DELETE%'))