Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress malware-scanning plugin from miniOrange has an admin-level SQL injection issue through version 4.7.2. A successful attack could expose sensitive database data and may affect site availability. The source bundle does not name a fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize affected internet-facing WordPress sites, especially those with multiple administrators. The main business risk is sensitive database exposure from a privileged-context vulnerability. Because the bundle does not identify a fixed version, remediation should start with vendor guidance and risk-based disabling where needed.
Technical view
CVE-2024-25902 is CWE-89 SQL injection in miniOrange Malware Scanner, package miniorange-malware-protection, affecting versions through 4.7.2. CVSS 3.1 is 7.6: network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the miniOrange Malware Scanner plugin at version 4.7.2 or earlier. The CVSS vector requires high privileges, so compromise depends on administrator-level access or abuse of an already privileged account.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Patchstack characterizes it as an admin SQL injection vulnerability. Treat it as high priority for WordPress sites where admin accounts are shared, weakly protected, or exposed to broad user groups.
Researcher notes
Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation. The CVSS vector lists PR:H and UI:N, indicating a privileged remote attacker path. Evidence supports SQL injection impact but not active exploitation, public exploit availability, or a specific fixed version from the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the miniOrange Malware Scanner plugin and exact version.
- If version is 4.7.2 or earlier, check vendor and Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Update to a vendor-supported fixed release if one is available.
- If no fixed release is confirmed, disable or remove the plugin where business impact allows.
- Restrict WordPress administrator access and require strong MFA for privileged users.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether miniorange-malware-protection is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag any instance at 4.7.2 or earlier.
- Review privileged WordPress account access for unexpected administrators or shared credentials.
- Check web, WordPress, and database logs for unusual administrator activity around plugin features.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L2.34.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.6HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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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.