Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-risk SQL injection issue in the WordPress Google Review Slider plugin version 6.1. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to manipulate database queries through a vulnerable parameter and extract sensitive data over time. The sources do not identify a fixed version or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for internet-facing WordPress sites because the issue is unauthenticated and may expose database information. Prioritize asset inventory, removal or containment, and monitoring while confirming vendor remediation.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25745 is a CWE-89 time-based blind SQL injection in the Google Review Slider WordPress plugin 6.1 via the tid parameter. It is network-reachable, requires no authentication or user interaction, and has CVSS 4.0 score 8.8. Evidence names version 6.1 only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Google Review Slider version 6.1, especially public sites where unauthenticated requests can reach plugin-related admin functionality.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes an ExploitDB reference, indicating public exploit information exists. However, KEV is false and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports SQL injection in Google Review Slider 6.1 via tid, but affected version range, fixed version, and active exploitation are not established in the bundle. Avoid assuming broader plugin versions are affected without vendor or CVE confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Google Review Slider version 6.1.
- Update only if vendor guidance identifies a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Restrict unauthenticated access where feasible until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Monitor CVE, VulnCheck, and plugin pages for remediation updates.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version across WordPress assets.
- Review web logs for unusual tid parameter activity.
- Check WAF logs for SQL injection detections against affected sites.
- Review database logs for anomalous slow queries from WordPress.
- Document sites where the plugin is absent or disabled.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N3.94.2VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-47567CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Plugin Google Review Slider 6.1 SQL Injection via tidCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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