CVE-2025-30590

Remediation/Mitigation Strategy for CVE-2025-30590 - SQL Injection in Dourou Flickr Set Slideshows

Vulnerability Description:

  • Vulnerability: SQL Injection
  • Affected Software: Dourou Flickr Set Slideshows WordPress Plugin
  • Affected Versions: All versions through 0.9
  • Description: The Dourou Flickr Set Slideshows plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. An attacker can inject malicious SQL code into the application’s database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion.

Severity:

  • CVSS Score: 8.5 (High)
  • Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N (Network, Low Attack Complexity, No Privileges Required, No User Interaction, Unchanged Scope, High Confidentiality Impact, High Integrity Impact, No Availability Impact)
  • Explanation: The vulnerability is remotely exploitable (AV:N), requires no special access or user interaction (AC:L, PR:N, UI:N) and can potentially allow an attacker to read and modify sensitive data (C:H, I:H) within the affected WordPress database. The availability is not directly affected by SQL injection itself (A:N) unless the attacker specifically targets to delete data.

Known Exploit:

  • As of the information provided (2025-03-29), a specific publicly available exploit is not mentioned. However, the high CVSS score and the nature of SQL Injection imply a high likelihood of successful exploitation once a PoC or exploit is developed and released. SQL injection is a well-understood attack vector, making it relatively easy to develop exploits.

Remediation/Mitigation Strategy:

Immediate Actions:

  1. Update the Plugin (Recommended): The most effective solution is to update the Dourou Flickr Set Slideshows plugin to a version that addresses the SQL Injection vulnerability. Check the WordPress plugin repository or the developer’s website for an updated version immediately. If an update is unavailable, the options below should be implemented.
  2. Disable the Plugin (If No Update is Available): If no update or patch is currently available from the plugin developer, the safest course of action is to disable the Dourou Flickr Set Slideshows plugin. This will prevent potential exploitation until a fix is released.

Long-Term Actions:

  1. Monitor for Updates: Even if the plugin is disabled, continuously monitor the WordPress plugin repository and the developer’s website for updates or patches. Re-enable the plugin only after confirming a patched version is installed.
  2. Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules. A WAF can detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts before they reach the WordPress application. Ensure the WAF rules are kept updated. Popular WAF options include:
    • Sucuri
    • Cloudflare
    • Wordfence
  3. Database Hardening: Implement database hardening techniques to limit the potential damage of a successful SQL injection attack. This includes:
    • Principle of Least Privilege: Ensure database user accounts have the minimum necessary privileges to perform their functions. Avoid using the root user for the WordPress application.
    • Input Validation and Sanitization (If you’re a developer): If you are the developer of the plugin (or contributing), rigorously validate and sanitize all user inputs before using them in SQL queries. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. This is the core of preventing SQL Injection.
    • Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits of the WordPress installation and all plugins to identify potential vulnerabilities early.
  4. Review WordPress Security Best Practices: Ensure the WordPress installation is configured according to security best practices, including strong passwords, regular backups, and keeping WordPress core and other plugins up-to-date.
  5. Log Analysis: Enable and monitor WordPress and server logs for suspicious activity, such as unusual database queries, which could indicate an attempted SQL injection attack.

Verification:

  • After applying any mitigation steps (especially updating the plugin), thoroughly test the Dourou Flickr Set Slideshows plugin to ensure it functions as expected and that the SQL injection vulnerability has been addressed. You can use penetration testing tools or manual testing to verify the fix.

Disclaimer: This information is based solely on the provided vulnerability report. Always consult with security professionals and refer to the plugin developer’s official documentation and recommendations for the most accurate and up-to-date remediation guidance.

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Date

  • Published Date: 2025-03-24 14:15:31
  • Updated Date: 2025-03-27 16:44:44

More Details

CVE-2025-30590