Platform
wordpress
Component
eventer
Fixed in
3.11.5
CVE-2025-39481 describes a critical SQL Injection vulnerability discovered in the Eventer WordPress plugin. This flaw allows attackers to perform blind SQL injection, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and compromise of the WordPress site. Versions of Eventer from 0.0.0 through 3.11.4 are affected. A patch has been released in version 3.11.4.
The SQL Injection vulnerability in Eventer allows an attacker to bypass security measures and directly interact with the database underlying the WordPress site. Because it's a blind SQL injection, the attacker doesn't receive direct output from the database queries, but can infer information through timing attacks or other methods. This can be used to extract sensitive data such as user credentials, configuration details, and potentially even the entire database content. Successful exploitation could lead to complete website takeover, data breaches, and reputational damage. The blind nature of the injection makes detection more challenging, as it doesn't generate obvious error messages.
CVE-2025-39481 was publicly disclosed on 2025-05-16. The CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL) indicates a high probability of exploitation. While no public proof-of-concept (PoC) code has been released at the time of writing, the severity of the vulnerability and the ease of exploitation (blind SQL injection) suggest that it is likely to become a target for malicious actors. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any indications of active exploitation campaigns.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.24% (47% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-39481 is to immediately upgrade the Eventer plugin to version 3.11.4 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to filter potentially malicious SQL injection attempts targeting the vulnerable endpoints. Specifically, look for unusual characters or patterns in user input that are commonly associated with SQL injection attacks. Additionally, review and restrict database user privileges to minimize the impact of a successful attack. After upgrading, confirm the vulnerability is resolved by attempting a test SQL injection payload on the affected endpoint and verifying that it is properly sanitized.
Update the Eventer plugin to a version greater than 3.11.4 to mitigate the blind SQL injection vulnerability. Check for available updates in the WordPress repository or on the developer's website. Implement additional security measures, such as user input validation and sanitization, to prevent future vulnerabilities.
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CVE-2025-39481 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability affecting versions 0.0.0–3.11.4 of the Eventer WordPress plugin, allowing attackers to extract data via blind SQL injection.
If you are using Eventer WordPress plugin versions 0.0.0 through 3.11.4, you are affected by this vulnerability. Immediate action is required.
Upgrade the Eventer plugin to version 3.11.4 or later to remediate the vulnerability. Consider WAF rules as a temporary workaround if immediate upgrade is not possible.
While no active exploitation has been confirmed, the high CVSS score and ease of exploitation suggest a high likelihood of future attacks. Monitoring is crucial.
Refer to the imithemes website and the WordPress plugin repository for the official advisory and update information regarding CVE-2025-39481.
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