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WP AutoSuggest 0.24 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code t…
Published:
31 mei 2026 om 22:00:00
Alert date:
1 juni 2026 om 23:04:16
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Web Technologies
CVE-2018-25434 is an SQL injection vulnerability in WP AutoSuggest version 0.24 that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries. The vulnerability exists in the wpas_keys parameter of the autosuggest.php file. Attackers can exploit this by sending crafted GET requests to extract sensitive database information from WordPress posts and other database tables. The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it requires no authentication and can lead to complete database compromise. Multiple exploit resources and advisories are available documenting this vulnerability.
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Affected products:
WP AutoSuggest
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25434
https://kaimi.io
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-autosuggest/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45977
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wp-autosuggest-sql-injection-via-autosuggest-php
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