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SQL InjectionWeakness · CWE-89

CVE-2025-22349

HIGH · 7.6 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-01-07
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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82/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WP Marka WordPress Auction Plugin wp-auctions allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WordPress Auction Plugin: from n/a through <= 3.7.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

SQL Injection vulnerability in the WP Marka WordPress Auction Plugin (wp-auctions) allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands via unsanitized user input. This affects all versions up to and including 3.7, potentially enabling unauthorized database access, data exfiltration, or manipulation.

MitigationUpdate the WordPress Auction Plugin to a version beyond 3.7. If no patched version is available, disable the plugin and implement a WAF rule as a temporary measure while reviewing access logs for signs of exploitation.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
High
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Verify WP Marka Auction plugin is installed
    Check the WordPress plugins directory at wp-content/plugins/ for a folder named 'wp-auctions' or 'wp-marka-auction', or view the installed plugins list in WordPress admin under Plugins > Installed Plugins
    Affected if The plugin folder exists in the WordPress installation
  2. Identify the installed plugin version
    Open the main plugin PHP file (usually wp-auctions.php or similar in the plugin folder) and locate the 'Version' header comment, or check the version column in WordPress admin Plugins page
    Affected if Version is 3.7 or lower (all versions up to and including 3.7 are affected)
  3. Confirm the plugin is active
    Query the WordPress options table for the active_plugins option, or check via WordPress admin Plugins page - the plugin must be active for the vulnerability to be exploitable
    Affected if Plugin shows as 'Active' in WordPress
  4. Review HTTP access logs for SQL injection attempts
    Examine web server access logs (Apache error.log, Nginx access.log, or WordPress debug.log if enabled) for unusual SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, INSERT, DROP, 1=1, etc.) in URL parameters or POST data targeting auction-related pages
    Affected if Logs contain SQL injection patterns in requests to auction plugin endpoints

You are affected if the WP Marka Auction plugin is installed, active, and running version 3.7 or lower, or if logs show SQL injection exploitation attempts.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Update the WordPress Auction Plugin to a version beyond 3.7. If no patched version is available, disable the plugin and implement a WAF rule as a temporary measure while reviewing access logs for signs of exploitation.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

Latest version of WP Marka WordPress Auction Plugin (newer than 3.7)

  1. 1. Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard
  2. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
  3. 3. Locate the 'WP Marka WordPress Auction Plugin' (also known as wp-auctions)
  4. 4. If an update is available, click 'Update Now' to install the latest version
  5. 5. After updating, verify the plugin is functioning correctly by testing auction functionality
  6. 6. Consider reviewing the plugin's changelog or the vendor's website for security release notes
Caveat Review plugin settings and auction functionality after upgrade as minor behavioral changes may occur

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
14.0 hours of engineering $2,490
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.

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