What the vulnerability does
01Description
The EZ SQL Reports Shortcode Widget and DB Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions 4.11.13 to 5.25.08. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'ELISQLREPORTS_menu' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Version 5.25.10 adds a nonce check, which makes this vulnerability exploitable by admins only.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
EZ SQL Reports Shortcode Widget and DB Backup versions 4.11.13 through 5.25.08 are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unauthorized actions on the site without the admin's knowledge or consent. This can lead to data theft, site modification, or backup manipulation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Perform unauthorized actions on the site by tricking an admin into visiting a malicious webpage.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An attacker can modify reports, delete backups, or extract database contents if an admin visits a malicious link.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
The site admin must be logged in and visit a page controlled by the attacker.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 25, 2025
CVE published
March 25, 2025
Record updated
