CVE-2025-4578 File Provider <= 1.2.3 - Unauthenticated SQLi
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the File Provider WordPress plugin 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-2025-4578?
CVE-2025-4578 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown File Provider, published on 4 Jun 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The File Provider WordPress plugin through 1.2.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-4578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dimdavid File Provider.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-4578 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-2025-4578 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-4578 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown File Provider
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4x7w-r9g5-mvxv.