CVE-2025-54720
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the SteelThemes Nest Addons WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects all WordPress sites running Nest Addons version 1.6.3 or earlier. Successful exploitation could lead to data theft, modification, or deletion.
💻 Affected Systems
- SteelThemes Nest Addons 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 allowing data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution through database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, modification of database content, and potential site defacement.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only read-only access to non-sensitive data.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly exploited with automated tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.6.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/nest-addons/vulnerability/wordpress-nest-addons-plugin-1-6-3-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Nest Addons' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.6.4 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Nest Addons plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate nest-addons
Web Application Firewall rule
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting this plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required privileges
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Nest Addons versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get nest-addons --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.6.4 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP
- Unexpected database error messages in web logs
Network Indicators:
- SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests
- Unusual outbound database connections
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("nest-addons" OR "Nest Addons") AND (sql OR union OR select OR insert OR delete)