CVE-2025-53258 WordPress Hover Effects plugin <= 2.1.2 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Hover Effects 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-2025-53258?
CVE-2025-53258 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Wow-Company Hover Effects, published on 27 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 Wow-Company Hover Effects hover-effects allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Hover Effects: from n/a through <= 2.1.2.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-53258?
How do I fix CVE-2025-53258?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-53258 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-2025-53258 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-53258 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-288r-47q4-jvxj.