Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the Popup Like box – Page Plugin for WordPress before 3.5.3. An authenticated user in the admin dashboard could influence a database sorting parameter that was used unsafely in SQL queries. That can create blind SQL injection risk, but the public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted WordPress plugin maintenance issue, not an internet-wide emergency from the available evidence. Prioritize updating exposed WordPress sites because SQL injection affects database trust, but urgency is reduced by authenticated admin-dashboard scope and no cited active exploitation.
Technical view
The get_fb_likeboxes() function failed to whitelist or validate the orderby parameter before passing SQL to get_results(). The issue is classified as CWE-89 and described as authenticated blind SQL injection in the plugin admin dashboard. The source bundle identifies affected versions as below 3.5.3, with no CVSS vector provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Popup Like box – Page Plugin below 3.5.3. The vulnerable path is described in the admin dashboard and requires authentication. The required WordPress role or capability is not specified in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit use, or exploit maturity. Because this is SQL injection, impact could include unauthorized database inference or manipulation depending on privileges, but exact impact is not evidenced here.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, no detailed role requirement, and no source-backed exploit status. Validate exposure through plugin inventory and access review. Avoid assuming unauthenticated reachability or broader Ays Pro product impact beyond Popup Like box – Page Plugin.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using Popup Like box – Page Plugin.
- Upgrade the plugin to 3.5.3 or a current vendor-supported version.
- Restrict WordPress admin access to trusted users only.
- Review vendor or WPScan guidance for any additional remediation.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or cannot be updated.
Validation and detection
- Check installed plugin version on each WordPress site.
- Confirm whether the version is below 3.5.3.
- Review admin accounts with access to the plugin dashboard.
- Inspect logs for unusual authenticated admin dashboard activity.
- Document remediation status for every affected site.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9c0164f2-464b-4876-a48f-c0ebd63cf397CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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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.