What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Aphotrax Uptime Robot Plugin for WordPress uptime-robot-monitor allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Uptime Robot Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through <= 2.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Uptime Robot Plugin for WordPress versions 2.3 and earlier contains a SQL injection vulnerability in database queries. An attacker with low-level WordPress access can craft malicious input to extract sensitive data from the site's database, including user credentials and configuration details. The vulnerability affects multiple database operations and can impact site confidentiality and availability.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Extract sensitive data from the WordPress database, including user information and site configuration.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized access to database contents, potential exposure of user credentials and private site data, possible site instability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (subscriber or contributor level or higher).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 31, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated