CVE-2025-54720 WordPress Nest Addons Plugin <= 1.6.3 - SQL Injection Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Nest Addons plugin, potentially reading or modifying database content.
- 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-2025-54720?
CVE-2025-54720 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in SteelThemes Nest Addons, published on 28 Aug 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 SteelThemes Nest Addons nest-addons allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Nest Addons: from n/a through <= 1.6.3.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-54720?
How do I fix CVE-2025-54720?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-54720 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-2025-54720 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-54720 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mr23-j298-7fmh.