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SQL InjectionWeakness · CWE-89

CVE-2025-54048

CRITICAL · 9.3 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-08-20
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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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges 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 miniOrange Custom API for WP custom-api-for-wp allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Custom API for WP: from n/a through <= 4.2.2.

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 · high confidence

SQL injection vulnerability in miniOrange Custom API for WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands via unsanitized input in API endpoints. The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 4.2.2, with a critical CVSS score of 9.3 indicating potential for complete database compromise.

MitigationUpdate to the latest version of the miniOrange Custom API for WP plugin once available, or implement parameterized queries and proper input validation/sanitization on all SQL query paths in the plugin code.

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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
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 miniOrange Custom API plugin is installed
    Check your WordPress installation by looking in wp-content/plugins/ for a folder named 'miniorange-custom-api' or view the installed plugins list in the WordPress admin dashboard under Plugins
    Affected if The plugin folder 'miniorange-custom-api' exists in the plugins directory or appears in the WordPress plugins list
  2. Check the installed plugin version
    In WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and locate 'miniOrange Custom API'. The version number is displayed below the plugin name. Alternatively, open the main plugin file (miniorange-custom-api.php) and look for the 'Version' header in the plugin comment block
    Affected if The version listed is 4.2.2 or lower
  3. Identify if custom API endpoints are configured
    Navigate to the plugin settings in WordPress admin (usually under Settings > Custom API or a dedicated miniOrange menu). Look for any configured API endpoint paths or custom route definitions
    Affected if Custom API endpoints or routes have been created and are active in the plugin settings
  4. Check endpoint exposure
    Review the plugin configuration to determine if API endpoints are accessible externally (not restricted by authentication or IP whitelisting). Test accessing a known endpoint URL pattern such as /wp-json/miniorange-custom-api/v1/ or similar REST API routes defined by the plugin
    Affected if API endpoints are reachable without additional authentication or are exposed to unauthenticated users
  5. Review SQL query usage in plugin
    If you have file access, examine PHP files in the plugin directory for direct SQL queries (search for $wpdb->prepare, $wpdb->query, or raw SELECT/INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE statements) that might use unsanitized input from API request parameters
    Affected if Plugin code contains SQL queries that accept input from API parameters without using parameterized queries or proper sanitization functions

You are affected if the miniOrange Custom API plugin is installed with version 4.2.2 or lower AND custom API endpoints are configured and accessible, as this creates the conditions for the SQL injection to be exploited.

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 to the latest version of the miniOrange Custom API for WP plugin once available, or implement parameterized queries and proper input validation/sanitization on all SQL query paths in the plugin code.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

Version 4.2.3 or later

  1. 1. Backup your WordPress database and files before making any changes.
  2. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins in the WordPress admin dashboard.
  3. 3. Locate the 'Custom API for WP' (miniOrange) plugin.
  4. 4. If an update is available, click 'Update Now' to upgrade to the latest version.
  5. 5. Alternatively, download the latest version from the WordPress plugin repository or miniOrange website.
  6. 6. After updating, verify the plugin is running on version 4.2.3 or later.
  7. 7. Test your custom API endpoints to ensure functionality remains intact.

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

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation4.0 h
  • Testing2.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
9.0 hours of engineering $1,600
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