CVE-2025-39486 WordPress Rankie plugin < 1.8.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Rankie 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-2025-39486?
CVE-2025-39486 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie, published on 17 Jun 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 ValvePress Rankie valvepress-rankie allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Rankie: from n/a through < 1.8.2.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-39486?
How do I fix CVE-2025-39486?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-39486 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-2025-39486 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-39486 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xmm9-247g-g3hq.