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SQL InjectionWeakness · CWE-89

CVE-2025-68550

HIGH · 7.6 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-12-23
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 VillaTheme WPBulky wpbulky-wp-bulk-edit-post-types allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects WPBulky: from n/a through <= 1.1.13.

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

A blind SQL injection vulnerability exists in the VillaTheme WPBulky WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.1.13) within the wpbulky-wp-bulk-edit-post-types component. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries through vulnerable input parameters.

MitigationUpdate the WPBulky plugin to a version beyond 1.1.13 once available, and implement parameterized queries or proper input sanitization for all database interactions in the affected component.

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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. Confirm WPBulky plugin is installed
    Navigate to WordPress admin dashboard under Plugins > Installed Plugins, or inspect the /wp-content/plugins/ directory for a folder named 'wpbulky' or 'wp-bulky'.
    Affected if The WPBulky plugin folder exists in the WordPress plugins directory.
  2. Identify installed WPBulky version
    In WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and locate WPBulky to view the version number. Alternatively, check the main plugin file (e.g., wpbulky.php) for the 'Version' header comment in the file metadata.
    Affected if The displayed version number is 1.1.13 or lower.
  3. Verify vulnerable component is accessible
    Check if the wpbulky-wp-bulk-edit-post-types functionality is enabled. This component typically handles bulk editing of post types. Inspect WordPress admin menu for 'WPBulky' or 'Bulk Edit' options under post type menus.
    Affected if The bulk edit functionality is present and accessible to authenticated users.
  4. Review access to bulk edit endpoint
    Examine user roles and capabilities. In WordPress, navigate to Users > All Users and verify which roles have access to the wpbulky bulk edit feature. The vulnerability can be exploited by users with contributor-level access or higher.
    Affected if Any user role with access to the bulk edit feature exists (administrator, editor, author, or contributor).

Your environment is affected if the WPBulky plugin is installed with version 1.1.13 or lower and the bulk edit component is accessible to users.

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 the WPBulky plugin to a version beyond 1.1.13 once available, and implement parameterized queries or proper input sanitization for all database interactions in the affected component.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation5.0 h
  • Testing2.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
12.0 hours of engineering $2,160
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