Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-39595 is a critical SQL injection issue in the WordPress Quentn WP plugin up to version 1.2.8. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to query or manipulate database behavior without user interaction. Public sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any WordPress environment using Quentn WP. The issue is critical and potentially unauthenticated, but current public evidence does not confirm exploitation or identify a fixed release. Prioritize inventory, containment, and vendor guidance review.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization of SQL command elements in Quentn.com GmbH Quentn WP. CVSS 3.1 is 9.3, vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. Affected versions are listed as through <=1.2.8. The source bundle does not provide vulnerable parameter details, proof-of-concept material, or remediation specifics.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites running Quentn WP version 1.2.8 or earlier are the likely exposure. Sites not using this plugin are not affected based on current sources.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is indicated, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated exploitation with no user interaction, which raises prioritization even without exploitation evidence.
Researcher notes
Sources are limited to the CVE record and Patchstack listing. Affected range is stated as through <=1.2.8, while the structured affected entry includes sparse version data. No exploit details, vulnerable endpoints, or patch version are provided in the supplied public data.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Quentn WP plugin and version.
- If installed at <=1.2.8, check vendor or plugin repository guidance immediately.
- Update when an official fixed version is available from a trusted source.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Back up the site and database before making plugin changes.
- Increase monitoring for unusual database errors or suspicious WordPress activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Quentn WP is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare against <=1.2.8.
- Review vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for updated fix information.
- Check web and database logs for unusual query errors or access patterns.
- Verify plugin removal or upgrade through WordPress administrative inventory.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L3.94.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/quentn-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-quentn-wp-1-2-8-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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