CVE-2025-53306 WordPress WP Forum Server plugin <= 1.8.2 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the WP Forum Server plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2025-53306?
CVE-2025-53306 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in lucidcrew WP Forum Server, 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 lucidcrew WP Forum Server forum-server allows SQL Injection.This issue affects WP Forum Server: from n/a through <= 1.8.2.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-53306?
How do I fix CVE-2025-53306?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-53306 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-2025-53306 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-53306 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xcr3-8wp3-g2cv.