CVE-2025-22536 WordPress WP Music Player Plugin <= 1.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High 7.6 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the WP Music Player plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-22536?

CVE-2025-22536 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in hiren.sabd WP Music Player, published on 7 Jan 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in hiren.sabd WP Music Player wp-music-player allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Music Player: from n/a through <= 1.3.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-22536?

How do I fix CVE-2025-22536?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-22536 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2025-22536 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-22536 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53ff-6r7j-xcfm.

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