Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25221 affects the WordPress Responsive Filterable Portfolio plugin through version 1.0.8. A SQL injection flaw may allow database information exposure. The provided sources conflict on authentication requirements, so exposure should be confirmed against installed plugin behavior and vendor guidance.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority web application data exposure risk. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and environments holding sensitive customer or operational data.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in the plugin's id parameter, caused by insufficient escaping and query preparation. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with high confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. Sources identify versions up to and including 1.0.8 as affected.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites running Responsive Filterable Portfolio version 1.0.8 or older are the likely exposure. The source bundle does not identify other products or confirmed vulnerable configurations.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied data. Public sources in the bundle do not confirm active exploitation. Authentication evidence is inconsistent: the title says Admin+, the description says unauthenticated, and CVSS uses low privileges.
Researcher notes
The strongest technical signal is SQL injection through id due to escaping and prepared-query failures. The authentication requirement is unresolved across provided metadata, so validation should document tested privilege level without assuming unauthenticated reachability.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Responsive Filterable Portfolio installations.
- Upgrade beyond version 1.0.8 if vendor guidance confirms a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Review vendor and Wordfence guidance before accepting residual risk.
Validation and detection
- Check installed plugin version on each WordPress site.
- Confirm whether version 1.0.9 or later is available and installed.
- Review web and database logs for suspicious id parameter activity.
- Verify no public route exposes affected plugin functionality unexpectedly.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/97827e26-d418-4c96-b0d0-10b92a4513bd?source=cveCVE reference
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/responsive-filterable-portfolio/CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/responsive-filterable-portfolio/tags/1.0.8&new_path=/responsive-filterable-portfolio/tags/1.0.9&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.