Vulnerability Description
The Simple Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the order parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.33 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, and permissions granted by an Administrator, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/simple-download-monitor/tags/3.9.33/main.php#2
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-download-monitor/tags/3.9.33/m
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3346068/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/44a98565-7861-4489-900
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8977?
CVE-2025-8977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Simple Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the order parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.33 due to insufficient escaping on the user...
How severe is CVE-2025-8977?
CVE-2025-8977 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8977?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.