CVE-2025-28873 WordPress Shuffle plugin <= 0.5 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can perform blind SQL injection attacks against the Shuffle WordPress plugin to read sensitive database information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-28873?
CVE-2025-28873 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Scott Taylor Shuffle, published on 26 Mar 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Scott Taylor Shuffle shuffle allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Shuffle: from n/a through <= 0.5.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-28873?
How do I fix CVE-2025-28873?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-28873 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-2025-28873 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-28873 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hph8-p5j3-prh4.