CVE-2025-39471
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the Pantherius Modal Survey WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. All WordPress sites running Modal Survey version 2.0.2.0.1 or earlier are affected, potentially exposing sensitive data.
💻 Affected Systems
- Pantherius Modal Survey 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 full site takeover
Likely Case
Unauthorized data extraction including user credentials, survey responses, and site configuration
If Mitigated
Limited data exposure if proper input validation and WAF rules are in place
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized quickly due to available tooling
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.0.2.0.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/modal-survey/vulnerability/wordpress-modal-survey-plugin-2-0-2-0-1-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find Modal Survey plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update available, deactivate and remove plugin
6. Reinstall latest version from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns
Plugin Deactivation
linuxTemporarily disable Modal Survey plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate modal-survey
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Modal Survey versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=modal-survey --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 2.0.2.0.2 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP
Network Indicators:
- POST requests with SQL syntax in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*wp-admin/admin-ajax.php*" OR url="*modal-survey*") AND (query="*SELECT*" OR query="*UNION*" OR query="*INSERT*")