CVE-2025-60062

9.4

mmetrodw · tPlayer

An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the tPlayer WordPress plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via unsanitized input.

Executive summary

An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the tPlayer plugin allows attackers to potentially access or manipulate sensitive database content.

Vulnerability

The plugin fails to properly neutralize special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89). This allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious SQL queries, enabling unauthorized database interaction.

Business impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to the exposure of sensitive database information, such as user credentials, configuration data, or private site content. While the CVSS score is 9.4, the impact is severe; however, the lack of a vendor-provided patch increases the duration of risk for the organization.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Since no official patch is available, deactivate and remove the tPlayer plugin from the environment until a fix is released.

Proactive Monitoring: Review database query logs for evidence of SQL syntax errors or suspicious patterns indicative of injection attempts.

Compensating Controls: Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with robust SQL injection filtering rules to block malicious requests targeting the plugin.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown

Analyst recommendation

Given that no remediation patch is currently available, the only effective way to mitigate this critical risk is to discontinue the use of the vulnerable software. If the functionality is essential, consider alternative plugins that are actively maintained and free of known vulnerabilities.