CVE-2025-39471 WordPress Modal Survey plugin <= 2.0.2.0.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Modal Survey 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-2025-39471?

CVE-2025-39471 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in pantherius Modal Survey, published on 18 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 pantherius Modal Survey modal-survey.This issue affects Modal Survey: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.0.1.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-39471?

How do I fix CVE-2025-39471?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-39471 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-2025-39471 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-39471 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7x5v-hwh5-w3m8.

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