Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-52823 is a high-severity SQL injection issue in the WordPress Cube Portfolio plugin up to version 1.16.8. A low-privileged authenticated user may be able to trigger database queries that expose sensitive data and affect availability.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority remediation item for affected WordPress sites because database exposure is the main business risk. Prioritize internet-facing sites with user registration or many non-admin accounts.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization in ovatheme Cube Portfolio. CVSS 3.1 is 8.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Cube Portfolio plugin at version 1.16.8 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates attacker privileges are required, so public registration and low-privilege accounts matter.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. It also does not provide exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or a named fixed version.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. Affected-version metadata in the bundle is sparse, so validate directly against installed Cube Portfolio versions and vendor advisories before declaring exposure closed.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Cube Portfolio plugin installations.
- Confirm whether any installation is version 1.16.8 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is unnecessary.
- Reduce access for low-privilege WordPress accounts until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Verify installed plugin versions from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review whether subscriber or contributor accounts exist on affected sites.
- Check web and application logs for unusual database errors or plugin requests.
- Confirm remediation by rechecking the plugin version or removal state.
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 lookupDatabase behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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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
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/cubeportfolio/vulnerability/wordpress-cube-portfolio-plugin-1-16-8-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
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.