WordPress Traveler theme < 3.2.2 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Successful exploitation of this SQL Injection vulnerability could grant an attacker complete control over the underlying database. This includes the ability to read, modify, or delete any data stored within the database, such as user credentials, customer information, and sensitive business data. Attackers could also leverage this access to execute arbitrary commands on the server, leading to full system compromise. The potential blast radius extends beyond the WordPress site itself, potentially impacting any connected systems or services that rely on the compromised database. While no direct precedent is immediately apparent, SQL Injection vulnerabilities are consistently among the most exploited web application flaws, often leading to significant data breaches and financial losses.

Websites utilizing the Traveler WordPress plugin, particularly those running older versions (0.0.0 - 3.2.2), are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where WordPress installations are managed by a third party are also particularly vulnerable, as they may lack the resources or expertise to promptly apply security updates.

• wordpress / composer / npm:

grep -r "shinetheme traveler" /var/www/html/
wp plugin list | grep traveler

• generic web:

curl -I https://your-wordpress-site.com/wp-content/plugins/traveler/

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin auto-update traveler

1. 2025-07-16Disclosure

   disclosure

1. 已保留2025-06-19
2. 发布日期2025-07-16
3. 修改日期2026-04-28
4. EPSS 更新日期2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-52714 is to immediately upgrade the Traveler WordPress plugin to version 3.2.3 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or testing requirements, consider implementing temporary workarounds. These may include using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL Injection protection rules, carefully reviewing and sanitizing all user inputs, and restricting database user privileges to the minimum necessary. Monitor WordPress access logs for suspicious SQL queries. After upgrading, confirm the vulnerability is resolved by attempting a SQL Injection attack on the affected endpoints (e.g., using a simple ';-- payload in an input field).