CVE-2025-52833 WordPress LMS theme <= 9.2 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the LMS theme, 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-2025-52833?

CVE-2025-52833 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in designthemes LMS, published on 4 Jul 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 designthemes LMS lms allows SQL Injection.This issue affects LMS: from n/a through <= 9.2.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-52833?

How do I fix CVE-2025-52833?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-52833 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-2025-52833 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-52833 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hwvg-62q3-2m53.

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