CVE-2025-31637 WordPress SHOUT plugin <= 3.5.3 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the SHOUT plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2025-31637?

CVE-2025-31637 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in LambertGroup SHOUT, published on 16 May 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 LambertGroup SHOUT lbg-audio8-html5-radio_ads allows SQL Injection.This issue affects SHOUT: from n/a through <= 3.5.3.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-31637?

How do I fix CVE-2025-31637?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-31637 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-2025-31637 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-31637 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hwwj-8rjh-78m2.

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