CVE-2025-49854 WordPress Slim SEO plugin <= 4.5.4 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Slim SEO plugin, potentially reading or modifying database content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-49854?
CVE-2025-49854 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Anh Tran Slim SEO, published on 17 Jun 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Anh Tran Slim SEO slim-seo allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Slim SEO: from n/a through <= 4.5.4.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-49854?
How do I fix CVE-2025-49854?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-49854 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-2025-49854 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-49854 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pfvh-c3h8-rh9p.