Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23780 is a SQL injection issue in the WordPress Easy Code Snippets plugin through version 1.0.2. An attacker would need high privileges, but successful abuse could expose sensitive database information and may cause limited availability impact. The source bundle does not identify a patch version or workaround.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure where the plugin is installed. It is not currently supported by KEV evidence of active exploitation, but confidentiality impact is high and remediation guidance should be checked quickly.
Technical view
The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. The weakness is CWE-89, improper neutralization of SQL special elements. Evidence names Alpha BPO Easy Code Snippets, package easy-code-snippets, affected through <=1.0.2. No vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, or fixed release is included.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using Easy Code Snippets version 1.0.2 or earlier. Risk is lower than unauthenticated SQL injection because high privileges are required, but privileged WordPress accounts are common targets and may be shared or compromised.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. Network access, low attack complexity, and no user interaction increase concern, while the high-privilege requirement narrows practical attack paths.
Researcher notes
Key gaps remain: sources do not name the vulnerable endpoint, parameter, exploit availability, or patched version. Do not assume unauthenticated reachability; the CVSS vector specifies PR:H. Scope is changed, suggesting possible impact beyond the vulnerable component’s normal security boundary.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the easy-code-snippets plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Prioritize upgrade, removal, or disabling if version is 1.0.2 or earlier.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress accounts and review administrator access.
- Monitor for abnormal database errors or privileged plugin activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Easy Code Snippets is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag any version <=1.0.2.
- Review CVE and Patchstack entries for updated remediation guidance.
- Check whether high-privilege WordPress accounts are tightly controlled.
- Review relevant WordPress and database logs for suspicious privileged activity.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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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:L2.34.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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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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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/easy-code-snippets/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-code-snippets-plugin-1-0-2-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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