SQL InjectionWeakness · CWE-89

CVE-2025-24659

HIGH · 7.6 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-01-24
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 Shahjada WPDM – Premium Packages wpdm-premium-packages allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects WPDM – Premium Packages: from n/a through <= 5.9.6.

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

Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the WPDM – Premium Packages WordPress plugin allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through unsanitized input parameters, potentially enabling data exfiltration or database compromise.

MitigationUpdate WPDM – Premium Packages to the latest patched version. If unavailable, disable the plugin. Apply input validation and use prepared statements/parameterized queries for all database interactions.

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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 WPDM Premium Packages plugin is installed
    In WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and look for 'WPDM - Premium Packages' or check wp-content/plugins/ directory for the wpdm-premium-packages folder
    Affected if Plugin is installed and active
  2. Locate installed version number
    In WordPress admin Plugins list, find the version number listed under the WPDM - Premium Packages plugin description, or inspect the main plugin file header in wp-content/plugins/wpdm-premium-packages/
    Affected if Version number cannot be determined or is within vulnerable range
  3. Compare version to affected range
    Compare your installed version against the known vulnerable versions (consult NVD or plugin changelog for specific version boundaries)
    Affected if Installed version matches or falls within known vulnerable version range
  4. Identify exposed parameters
    Review web server access logs for unusual query string patterns targeting wpdm-premium-packages endpoints (look for SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, WHERE in URL parameters)
    Affected if Suspicious SQL-like patterns found in logs for WPDM Premium Packages URLs
  5. Check for unexpected database behavior
    Monitor database query logs or use plugin like Query Monitor to inspect slow/unusual SQL queries originating from WPDM Premium Packages functionality
    Affected if Unusual or injection-style SQL queries detected from plugin
  6. Inspect plugin configuration
    Check plugin settings pages at wp-admin/admin.php?page=wpdm-premium-packages for any exposed or debug-enabled options that may aid exploitation
    Affected if Debug mode enabled or sensitive configuration exposed

Environment is affected if WPDM - Premium Packages plugin is installed with a version within the vulnerable range and is accessible to unauthenticated users via web requests.

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

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Update WPDM – Premium Packages to the latest patched version. If unavailable, disable the plugin. Apply input validation and use prepared statements/parameterized queries for all database interactions.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
15.0 hours of engineering $2,640
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