WordPress Felan Framework plugin <= 1.1.3 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-23993 could grant an attacker complete control over the underlying database. This includes the ability to extract sensitive user data (usernames, passwords, personal information), modify critical application data, or even execute arbitrary commands on the database server. Given the framework's integration with WordPress sites, a successful attack could compromise the entire website and any connected systems. The potential for data exfiltration and system takeover makes this a high-severity risk, particularly for sites handling sensitive information or operating in regulated industries. Similar SQL injection vulnerabilities in other WordPress plugins have resulted in widespread data breaches and defacement attacks.

WordPress websites utilizing the RiceTheme Felan Framework, particularly those handling sensitive user data or financial transactions, are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple websites share the same database are also at increased risk, as a compromise of one site could potentially impact others.

• wordpress / composer / npm:

grep -r "felan-framework" /var/www/html/
wp plugin list | grep felan-framework

• generic web:

curl -I https://example.com/vulnerable_endpoint?param=test' OR 1=1 --silent | grep SQL

1. 2026-01-08Disclosure

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1. Reserviert2025-01-16
2. Veröffentlicht2026-01-08
3. Geändert2026-04-28
4. EPSS aktualisiert2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-23993 is to upgrade Felan Framework to a patched version as soon as it becomes available. Until a patch is released, consider implementing temporary workarounds. These may include restricting access to vulnerable endpoints using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or proxy server with SQL injection filtering rules. Carefully review and sanitize all user inputs before incorporating them into SQL queries. Monitor database logs for suspicious activity, such as unusual SQL queries or failed login attempts. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting a SQL injection payload on the affected endpoint and verifying that it is properly sanitized.