CVE-2025-28983 WordPress Click & Pledge Connect plugin <= 25.04010101-WP6.8 - Privilege Escalation via SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Click & Pledge Connect allows attackers to escalate privileges and access or modify data.

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-2025-28983?

CVE-2025-28983 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in ClickandPledge Click & Pledge Connect, published on 4 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 ClickandPledge Click & Pledge Connect allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Click & Pledge Connect: from 25.04010101 through WP6.8.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-28983?

How do I fix CVE-2025-28983?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-28983 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-2025-28983 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-28983 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3rxm-qjgx-2m73.

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