CVE-2025-53468 WordPress Wp tabber widget Plugin <= 4.0 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

An SQL injection vulnerability in the Wp tabber widget plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or altering sensitive data.

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-2025-53468?

CVE-2025-53468 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in [email protected] Wp tabber widget, published on 22 Sep 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 [email protected] Wp tabber widget wp-tabber-widget allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Wp tabber widget: from n/a through <= 4.0.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-53468?

How do I fix CVE-2025-53468?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-53468 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-2025-53468 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-53468 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g3gf-ff9j-5685.

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