CVE-2025-67519
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the Ninja Tables WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects all WordPress sites running Ninja Tables version 5.2.3 or earlier. Successful exploitation could lead to data theft, modification, or complete database compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- Ninja Tables 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 exfiltration, modification, or deletion; potential privilege escalation to WordPress administrator; possible remote code execution through database functions.
Likely Case
Data theft from the WordPress database including user credentials, sensitive content, and configuration data; potential site defacement or content manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries in place; database permissions limiting write access reduce damage potential.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized; public proof-of-concept exists making exploitation straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 5.2.3
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/ninja-tables/vulnerability/wordpress-ninja-tables-plugin-5-2-3-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find Ninja Tables
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update available, download latest version from WordPress repository
6. Deactivate old version
7. Upload and activate new version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable Ninja Tables plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate ninja-tables
Web Application Firewall Rules
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting Ninja Tables endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict database user permissions to read-only where possible
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Ninja Tables versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get ninja-tables --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Ninja Tables version is > 5.2.3 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP
- Unexpected database errors in WordPress logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL syntax in parameters
- Requests to Ninja Tables endpoints with unusual payloads
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "ninja-tables" AND ("sql" OR "union" OR "select" OR "insert" OR "delete")