CVE-2025-32124
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the Behance Portfolio Manager WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through blind injection techniques. All WordPress sites using this plugin from any version up to 1.7.4 are affected, potentially exposing database contents.
💻 Affected Systems
- Behance Portfolio Manager 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 user data, admin credentials, and potential remote code execution through database functions.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and unauthorized access to sensitive portfolio and user information.
If Mitigated
Limited data exposure if proper input validation and WAF rules are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Blind SQL injection requires more sophisticated exploitation but automated tools exist.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Behance Portfolio Manager'
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin
6. Install fresh version 1.7.5+ from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns
Input Validation
allAdd custom input validation for all plugin parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately deactivate and remove the Behance Portfolio Manager plugin
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor for SQL injection attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Behance Portfolio Manager versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name='portfolio-manager-powered-by-behance' --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.7.5 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in WordPress debug logs
- Multiple failed login attempts after plugin access
- Database error messages containing SQL syntax
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual traffic patterns to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND ("SELECT" OR "UNION" OR "INSERT" OR "UPDATE" OR "DELETE") AND "portfolio-manager"