CVE-2025-39595
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Quentn WP WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. All WordPress sites running Quentn WP version 1.2.8 or earlier are affected, potentially exposing sensitive data stored in the database.
💻 Affected Systems
- Quentn WP 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 data theft, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in WordPress database including user credentials, personal information, and plugin-specific data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries in place, though underlying vulnerability remains.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized and this has a public proof-of-concept available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.9 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/quentn-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-quentn-wp-1-2-8-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Quentn WP and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.2.9 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Quentn WP Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate quentn-wp
Web Application Firewall Rules
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting Quentn WP endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs
- Deploy web application firewall with SQL injection protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins → Quentn WP versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get quentn-wp --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Quentn WP plugin version is 1.2.9 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries from web server process
- SQL error messages in web server logs
- Multiple failed login attempts via Quentn WP endpoints
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL injection payloads to /wp-content/plugins/quentn-wp/ endpoints
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server.log" AND ("quentn-wp" OR "quentn") AND ("SQL" OR "database" OR "syntax")