SQL Injection Vulnerability in WP AutoSuggest by WordPress
CVE-2018-25434

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Autosuggest
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25434?

WP AutoSuggest version 0.24 is susceptible to SQL injection, permitting unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL code. By manipulating the 'wpas_keys' parameter in GET requests directed at 'autosuggest.php', attackers can extract sensitive information from WordPress databases, including user data and post content. This flaw poses serious risks to the integrity and confidentiality of WordPress installations using this plugin.

Affected Version(s)

WP AutoSuggest 0.24

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25434 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45977
exploit
https://kaimi.io
product
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-autosuggest/
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Kaimi
.