CVE-2025-47478 WordPress ProfileGrid plugin <= 5.9.5.0 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ProfileGrid 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-2025-47478?
CVE-2025-47478 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid, published on 23 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 Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities allows SQL Injection.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.5.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-47478?
How do I fix CVE-2025-47478?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-47478 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-2025-47478 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-47478 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pqgc-vw44-8qm5.