CVE-2025-30971 WordPress XV Random Quotes plugin <= 2.0.0 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An SQL injection vulnerability in the XV Random Quotes WordPress plugin allows attackers to read or modify 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-2025-30971?
CVE-2025-30971 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Xavi Ivars XV Random Quotes, published on 1 Apr 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 Xavi Ivars XV Random Quotes xv-random-quotes allows SQL Injection.This issue affects XV Random Quotes: from n/a through <= 2.0.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-30971?
How do I fix CVE-2025-30971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-30971 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-2025-30971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-30971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rj9-647c-4v52.