Unauthorized Access in db-access Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-13000

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Db-access
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-13000?

The db-access plugin for WordPress, up to version 0.8.7, lacks proper authorization checks during AJAX actions. This vulnerability enables authenticated users, including those with limited roles such as subscribers, to execute SQL injection attacks. Through these unauthorized actions, potential attackers can manipulate database queries, posing significant risks to the integrity and confidentiality of the website's data. Administrators are advised to implement necessary updates and security measures to safeguard their WordPress installations from these threats.

Affected Version(s)

db-access 0 <= 0.8.7

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-2025-13000 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aec53f87-6500-4c8a-925a-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Yousof Nahya
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CVE-2025-13000 : Unauthorized Access in db-access Plugin for WordPress