Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the WordPress “I Recommend This Plugin” plugin versions 3.7.0 through 3.7.2. A remote authenticated attacker could trigger SQL injection in dot-irecommendthis.php, potentially exposing or altering site data. The sourced fix is upgrading to version 3.7.3.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for WordPress sites that are internet-facing or allow user accounts. This is not supported as actively exploited by the provided sources, but SQL injection can affect sensitive database-backed content, so upgrading should be scheduled promptly rather than deferred indefinitely.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in an unspecified function of dot-irecommendthis.php. The CVSS v2 vector is AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P, indicating network reachability, low complexity, required authentication, and partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Patch evidence points to commit 058b3ef5c7577bf557557904a53ecc8599b13649 and release 3.7.3.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running I Recommend This Plugin versions 3.7.0, 3.7.1, or 3.7.2. The provided CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, but vulnerable public WordPress sites may still be reachable by lower-privileged users depending on site configuration.
Exploitation context
The sources state the attack can be launched remotely and requires authentication. The record is not listed as CISA KEV, and the provided bundle does not cite active exploitation or public weaponization. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed from the available evidence.
Researcher notes
The public details do not identify the exact vulnerable parameter or function, so validation should focus on version and patch presence rather than reproducing exploitation. The 6.5 CVSS v2 score and authentication requirement support a moderate rating despite the source description using critical wording.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade I Recommend This Plugin to 3.7.3 or later on every WordPress site.
- If upgrade is not possible, disable or remove the plugin until vendor guidance is applied.
- Prioritize internet-facing sites and sites where authenticated users can reach recommendation functionality.
- Confirm the referenced patch commit is present in deployed plugin code.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for I Recommend This Plugin versions 3.7.0, 3.7.1, or 3.7.2.
- Confirm production reports version 3.7.3 or newer after remediation.
- Review access logs for unusual requests involving dot-irecommendthis.php during the exposure window.
- Check whether authenticated user roles can access the affected plugin functionality.
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P86.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.226309CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.226309CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/i-recommend-this/commit/058b3ef5c7577bf557557904a53ecc8599b13649CVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/i-recommend-this/releases/tag/3.7.3CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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