CVE-2025-30589 WordPress Flickr set slideshows plugin <= 0.9 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

An SQL injection vulnerability in the Flickr set slideshows WordPress plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or altering data.

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-2025-30589?

CVE-2025-30589 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Dourou Flickr set slideshows, published on 1 Apr 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 Dourou Flickr set slideshows flickr-set-slideshows allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Flickr set slideshows: from n/a through <= 0.9.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-30589?

How do I fix CVE-2025-30589?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-30589 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-2025-30589 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-30589 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qg2p-qw45-xh6f.

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