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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: A critical SQL Injection (SQLi) flaw in the **JS Archive List** WordPress plugin.β¦
π‘οΈ **Root Cause**: **CWE-89** (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command). The plugin fails to properly escape user-supplied parameters before processing them in SQL queries. π
Q3Who is affected? (Versions/Components)
π¦ **Affected**: **JS Archive List** (Slug: `jquery-archive-list-widget`) by **Miguel Useche**. π **Versions**: All versions **up to and including 6.1.5**. If you are on 6.1.5 or lower, you are at risk!
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π **Attacker Capabilities**: Unauthenticated users can append malicious SQL queries. ποΈ **Impact**: They can **extract sensitive information** from the database (e.g., user credentials, site config).β¦
β‘ **Exploitation Threshold**: **LOW**. π« **Auth Required**: None (Unauthenticated). π **Access**: Network (AV:N). π±οΈ **UI**: None required. This is a remote, easy-to-exploit vulnerability.
Q6Is there a public Exp? (PoC/Wild Exploitation)
π **Public Exploits**: **YES**. Active PoCs are available on GitHub (e.g., `RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2025-54726`) and Nuclei templates. β οΈ Wild exploitation is highly likely given the low barrier to entry.
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
π **Self-Check**: 1. Check your WP plugin list for **JS Archive List**. 2. Verify version is **β€ 6.1.5**. 3. Scan with tools like **Nuclei** using the CVE-2025-54726 template. π§ͺ
π§ **No Patch Workaround**: If you cannot update immediately, **deactivate and delete** the JS Archive List plugin. π« Disable the feature if possible.β¦
π₯ **Urgency**: **CRITICAL**. π¨ With unauthenticated access and public PoCs, this is an active threat. π **Priority**: Patch immediately (P1). Do not wait for scheduled maintenance windows.