Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A SQL injection flaw affects the PickPlugins Wishlist plugin for WordPress, listed as affected through version 1.0.46. An authenticated low-privilege user may be able to make the site database answer unintended queries, creating serious data exposure risk.
Executive priority
Prioritize affected public WordPress sites this week. The issue requires some account access, but the confidentiality impact is high and WordPress plugins are commonly exposed across customer-facing estates.
Technical view
CVE-2025-32618 is CWE-89 SQL injection in Wishlist. CVSS 3.1 is 8.5: network exploitable, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running PickPlugins Wishlist in the affected range stated by the CVE bundle, through <= 1.0.46. Public source details do not identify specific endpoints or roles beyond low privileges.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat this as high risk because SQL injection can expose database contents, but do not assume exploitation without local evidence.
Researcher notes
There is a version inconsistency in the public material: the CVE bundle says through <= 1.0.46, while the Patchstack URL title references 1.0.43. Validate patch status directly before closing remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the PickPlugins Wishlist plugin and installed version.
- Check PickPlugins and Patchstack guidance for a fixed Wishlist release.
- If no fixed release is available, disable or remove Wishlist until vendor guidance is available.
- Reduce unnecessary low-privilege WordPress accounts that could reach plugin functionality.
- Monitor application and database logs for suspicious authenticated activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Wishlist is installed on each WordPress site.
- Compare installed versions against the affected range listed through <= 1.0.46.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for patch status and version clarification.
- Check logs for unusual database errors or abnormal authenticated plugin requests.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L3.14.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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8.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wishlist/vulnerability/wordpress-wishlist-plugin-1-0-43-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.