Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress slider plugin has a reported SQL injection issue that could expose sensitive database information. The risk is high, but the CVSS vector says an attacker needs high privileges first. Organizations should prioritize WordPress sites using Slider by BestWebSoft version 1.1.0 or earlier.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure, especially on public sites with many privileged users. It is not evidenced as actively exploited in the provided sources, but potential data exposure justifies prompt inventory and containment.
Technical view
CVE-2025-31099 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in bestweblayout Slider by BestWebSoft, package slider-bws, reported for versions through 1.1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 7.6: network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, low availability impact, no integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Slider by BestWebSoft through version 1.1.0. Practical exposure depends on whether attackers can obtain high-privilege WordPress access. The source bundle does not identify affected endpoints, parameters, or a patched version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is network reachable after high-privilege access, so compromised administrators or highly privileged accounts are the main concern.
Researcher notes
Available sources provide CVSS, CWE, affected product, and version range, but not the vulnerable parameter, patch diff, exploitability proof, or remediation version. Avoid assumptions beyond the CVE and Patchstack entry.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Slider by BestWebSoft and record plugin versions.
- Remove or disable affected plugin versions until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Check Patchstack and the vendor for an official fixed version.
- Restrict and audit high-privilege WordPress accounts.
- Review WordPress security monitoring for database error anomalies.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether slider-bws is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed versions are greater than 1.1.0 or not present.
- Review privileged WordPress user accounts for compromise indicators.
- Check vulnerability scanners for CVE-2025-31099 coverage.
- Review application and database logs for unusual SQL errors.
Public sources used
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
- 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 vector scores
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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
Source materials
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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.