CVE-2025-54048 CRITICAL

CVE-2025-54048: WordPress Custom API for WP <= 4.2.2 - SQL Injection Vulnerability

Vendor Miniorange
Product Custom API for WP
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published August 20, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in miniOrange Custom API for WP custom-api-for-wp allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Custom API for WP: from n/a through <= 4.2.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Custom API for WP versions up to 4.2.2 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in API request handling. An attacker can craft malicious API calls to extract sensitive data from the site's database, including user credentials and configuration details. No authentication is required. The vulnerability also impacts site availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Extract sensitive data from the site database, including user information and site configuration.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can read user passwords, email addresses, and other database contents without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 20, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated