CVE-2025-54726
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the JS Archive List WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects all WordPress sites running vulnerable versions of this plugin, potentially compromising site data and server integrity.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress JS Archive List 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, data destruction, privilege escalation to administrator, and potential server takeover via SQL injection to RCE techniques.
Likely Case
Database information disclosure including user credentials, sensitive content, and plugin/theme data, potentially leading to site defacement or further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database user privilege restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are frequently weaponized. The public disclosure suggests exploit code may be available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.1.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'JS Archive List' and update to version 6.1.7 or later. 4. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate jquery-archive-list-widget
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting the plugin
Add WAF rule to block requests containing SQL injection patterns to /wp-content/plugins/jquery-archive-list-widget/
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required operations
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for JS Archive List version. If version is 6.1.6 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jquery-archive-list-widget --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 6.1.7 or later in WordPress admin panel. Test plugin functionality to ensure it works without SQL errors.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL syntax errors in web server logs
- Unusual database queries from web application
- Multiple failed login attempts following plugin access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) to plugin endpoints
- Unusual traffic patterns to /wp-content/plugins/jquery-archive-list-widget/
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*jquery-archive-list-widget*" AND (message="*SQL*" OR message="*syntax*" OR message="*database*"))