Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-69338 is a critical blind SQL injection issue in the WordPress Riode Core plugin through version 1.6.26. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to extract sensitive database data. There is no KEV listing in the provided sources, so active exploitation is not confirmed here.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any public WordPress site using Riode Core. The main business risk is unauthorized database data exposure. If the plugin is not present, this CVE is not directly applicable. If present at <=1.6.26, prioritize vendor-confirmed remediation or temporary removal.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization of SQL command elements in don-themes Riode Core. CVSS 3.1 is 9.3, vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L. The affected range is stated as Riode Core through <= 1.6.26. The vulnerability type is blind SQL injection.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the Riode Core plugin at version 1.6.26 or earlier. Public internet-facing WordPress sites are higher priority because the CVSS vector indicates network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not confirm active exploitation or inclusion in CISA KEV. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation could be remote and unauthenticated. Because this is blind SQL injection, successful abuse may focus on database data extraction rather than visible site takeover.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The CVE states blind SQL injection but does not include affected endpoints, proof-of-concept details, or a named fixed version in the provided bundle. Do not assume exploit activity without additional validated reporting.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Riode Core plugin.
- Identify any installations running Riode Core version 1.6.26 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or mitigation.
- Update or disable the plugin where vendor guidance supports doing so.
- Prioritize internet-facing and business-critical WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Riode Core versions from WordPress admin or asset inventory.
- Review plugin source and changelog references for security fixes after 1.6.26.
- Check web application logs for unusual database-driven requests to plugin functionality.
- Verify no vulnerable plugin version remains active after remediation.
- Document affected sites, owner, version, and remediation status.
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.