Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a SQL injection issue in the WordPress Portfolio Gallery Plugin versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.8. An attacker with authenticated access could potentially affect site data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The available sources name version 1.1.9 as the fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation on public WordPress sites, especially those allowing user registration or many contributor accounts. This is not presented as actively exploited, but SQL injection can affect sensitive data and site reliability.
Technical view
CVE-2014-125101 is CWE-89 affecting an unspecified part of Portfolio Gallery Plugin up to 1.1.8. CVSS v2 is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, and authentication required. The source bundle cites patch commit 58ed88243e17df766036f4857041edaf358076d3 and recommends upgrading to 1.1.9.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using Portfolio Gallery Plugin versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.8. Risk is higher where untrusted users can authenticate to WordPress. The sources do not identify the vulnerable parameter or specific feature path.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable, but the CVSS vector indicates authentication is required. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit details, or confirmed mass exploitation. Treat exploitation evidence as incomplete.
Researcher notes
The public bundle lacks the vulnerable function, parameter, and exploit preconditions beyond authentication. The GitHub patch is the strongest remediation reference. Avoid assuming unauthenticated reachability despite the remote attack description, because the CVSS vector includes Au:S.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Portfolio Gallery Plugin to version 1.1.9 or later.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or no longer business-required.
- Review WordPress user access, especially untrusted authenticated roles.
- Check vendor or repository guidance for any newer maintained replacement.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Portfolio Gallery Plugin installations.
- Confirm affected versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.8 are not present.
- Verify plugin files reflect the patched 1.1.9 release or later.
- Review available logs for unusual authenticated activity around gallery features.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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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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.230085CVE reference · vdb-entry
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230085CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/portfolio-gallery/commit/58ed88243e17df766036f4857041edaf358076d3CVE reference · patch
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