Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-54669 is a critical SQL injection issue in the WordPress MapSVG plugin before 8.7.4. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to read sensitive database data and cause limited availability impact. Any WordPress site using a vulnerable MapSVG version should be treated as urgent.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation now for any internet-facing WordPress site using MapSVG. The main business concern is potential database exposure from an unauthenticated attack path. Lack of exploitation evidence lowers certainty, not urgency.
Technical view
The sources describe CWE-89 improper neutralization in RomanCode MapSVG before 8.7.4. The CVSS 3.1 vector is network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, scope changed, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the MapSVG plugin below version 8.7.4. The bundle does not identify specific vulnerable endpoints, required configurations, or whether inactive installations are reachable.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing and includes no cited evidence of active exploitation. Risk remains high because the issue is unauthenticated, network-accessible, low complexity, and affects database query handling.
Researcher notes
Public detail in the provided bundle is limited to classification, version range, CVSS, and vendor/product naming. Do not infer affected endpoints or exploit mechanics from this record alone. Validate exposure through asset inventory and version checks.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade MapSVG to version 8.7.4 or later where deployed.
- If immediate upgrade is unavailable, disable MapSVG until vendor guidance is applied.
- Review vendor and Patchstack guidance for any additional hardening or cleanup steps.
- Back up the site and database before plugin remediation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the MapSVG plugin and record installed versions.
- Confirm no production instance is running MapSVG below 8.7.4.
- Check web and database logs for unusual requests or query errors around plugin functionality.
- Verify remediation in staging before production rollout when possible.
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
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: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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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/mapsvg/vulnerability/wordpress-mapsvg-plugin-8-7-4-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.