CVE-2025-28959 WordPress URL Shortener <= 3.0.7 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the URL Shortener plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-28959?
CVE-2025-28959 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Md Yeasin Ul Haider URL Shortener, published on 16 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Md Yeasin Ul Haider URL Shortener exact-links allows SQL Injection.This issue affects URL Shortener: from n/a through <= 3.0.7.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-28959?
How do I fix CVE-2025-28959?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-28959 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-2025-28959 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-28959 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6cg-cq59-89f7.