Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a critical SQL injection flaw in the WordPress Easy Form Builder plugin up to version 3.8.15. A remote attacker may be able to query sensitive database data without logging in. The source bundle does not identify a fixed version or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any WordPress property using Easy Form Builder. The main business risk is unauthorized database access, potentially exposing customer or operational data. Absence from KEV lowers confidence in active exploitation, not severity.
Technical view
CVE-2025-54678 is a CWE-89 blind SQL injection in hassantafreshi Easy Form Builder through 3.8.15. CVSS 3.1 is 9.3, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, and low availability impact. Integrity impact is listed as none.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the Easy Form Builder plugin at version 3.8.15 or earlier, especially internet-facing sites with plugin functionality reachable by unauthenticated users.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated remote exploitability, but the bundle does not provide exploit details. CISA KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The available evidence names blind SQL injection but does not include vulnerable parameters, exploit prerequisites beyond CVSS, proof of exploitation, or a fixed version. Validate exposure through asset inventory and vendor-confirmed version data, not assumptions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Easy Form Builder and record plugin versions.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Upgrade if an official fixed version is available from trusted channels.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin until guidance is confirmed.
- Prioritize database backup review and least-privilege database permissions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Easy Form Builder is installed and at version 3.8.15 or earlier.
- Verify exposure on public WordPress sites and high-value internal sites.
- Review WordPress, PHP, and database logs for unusual plugin-related errors or timing anomalies.
- Confirm remediation by documenting the updated, disabled, or removed plugin state.
- Track CVE and Patchstack updates for revised affected versions or fixes.
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
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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.