Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-54048 is a critical SQL injection issue in the miniOrange Custom API for WP WordPress plugin through version 4.2.2. An unauthenticated network attacker could potentially read sensitive database data and cause limited availability impact. The provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any public WordPress site using the affected plugin. Prioritize inventory and vendor-guided remediation because the flaw is critical and does not require authentication, even though active exploitation is not confirmed in the supplied sources.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 improper neutralization of SQL command elements in custom-api-for-wp. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites running miniOrange Custom API for WP through version 4.2.2 are the primary exposure. Sites not using this plugin, or running versions outside the affected range, are not indicated as affected by the provided bundle.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Risk remains high because the vulnerability is unauthenticated, network-reachable, low-complexity SQL injection in a WordPress plugin.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List entry, and Patchstack reference. The bundle does not include vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, a fixed version, or explicit mitigation text. Avoid assuming exploit maturity beyond the CVSS characteristics and non-KEV status.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all WordPress sites for custom-api-for-wp installations.
- Check miniOrange and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or vendor mitigation.
- Upgrade the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- If no fix is available, assess temporary plugin removal or disablement.
- Monitor WordPress, database, and web logs for unusual API activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Custom API for WP is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions through 4.2.2.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisory status before closing remediation.
- Check CISA KEV and internal threat intelligence for later exploitation evidence.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is upgraded, removed, or otherwise controlled.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection 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:L3.94.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
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.