CVE-2025-31579
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-31579 is a SQL Injection vulnerability discovered in EXEIdeas International WP AutoKeyword plugin version 1.0 and below. The vulnerability was disclosed on March 31, 2025, and affects the WordPress plugin's functionality. This unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerability allows attackers to interact directly with the underlying database (Patchstack).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'). It has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.3 (Critical) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L, indicating high severity and potential for remote exploitation without authentication requirements (NVD).

Impact

The SQL Injection vulnerability could allow malicious actors to directly interact with the database, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and data theft. The high CVSS score of 9.3 indicates that this vulnerability is highly dangerous and expected to become mass exploited (Patchstack).

Mitigation and workarounds

Currently, there is no official fix available for this vulnerability. Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate this issue by blocking any attacks until an official fix becomes available. Website administrators are advised to either implement the virtual patch or consider removing the plugin until a security update is released (Patchstack).

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