CVE-2025-68034
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the CleverReach® WP WordPress plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects all WordPress sites running CleverReach® WP plugin versions up to and including 1.5.22. Successful exploitation could lead to data theft, modification, or complete database compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- CleverReach® 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 sensitive user data, admin credential theft, arbitrary code execution via database functions, and full site takeover.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of user information, email lists, and plugin configuration data leading to privacy violations and potential credential harvesting.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only affecting non-sensitive data tables.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized and this has a public proof-of-concept available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.23 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find CleverReach® WP plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.5.23+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the CleverReach® WP plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate cleverreach-wp
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required for plugin functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for CleverReach® WP versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get cleverreach-wp --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.5.23 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP
- Unexpected database schema changes
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL syntax in parameters
- Unusual traffic patterns to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
SELECT * FROM web_logs WHERE url LIKE '%cleverreach%' AND (params LIKE '%UNION%' OR params LIKE '%SELECT%' OR params LIKE '%INSERT%' OR params LIKE '%DELETE%')