SQL Injection Vulnerability in Attention-Bar Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-12502

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Attention-bar
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 November 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-12502?

The Attention-Bar plugin for WordPress versions up to 0.7.2.1 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute SQL injection attacks due to improper sanitization and escaping of user input in SQL statements. This flaw can be exploited by high privilege users, including administrators, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability to alter the database. It is crucial for users of this plugin to seek immediate updates and implement security best practices to protect their systems.

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Affected Version(s)

attention-bar 0 <= 0.7.2.1

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-2025-12502 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/75e63134-4c8a-45fd-b7fc-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Yousof Nahya
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