CVE-2021-25037Known exploitationNetwork attack vector

Database disclosure via improperly escaped REST query

Published Jan 17, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

SQL injection in All in One SEO 4.1.3.1 through 4.1.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to read privileged database data. PostsTerms::searchForObjects applies wpdb::esc_like() to the REST query value, then interpolates it into raw SQL even though esc_like() does not escape quotes. Access to the objects REST route is required; low-privileged accounts can reach it when chained with the companion access-control flaw.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability1.29%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationReported
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in All in One SEO 4.1.3.1 through 4.1.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to read privileged database data. PostsTerms::searchForObjects applies wpdb::esc_like() to the REST query value, then interpolates it into raw SQL even though esc_like() does not escape quotes. Access to the objects REST route is required; low-privileged accounts can reach it when chained with the companion access-control flaw.

The record

CVE
CVE-2021-25037
Published
Jan 17, 2022
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Awesome Motive
Product
All in One SEO
Classifications
CWE-89, CAPEC-66, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 17, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=4.1.3.1 <4.1.3.1*
  2. Affected versionversion=4.1.5.3 <4.1.5.3

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Awesome Motive · All in One SEOversion=4.1.3.1 <4.1.3.1*; version=4.1.5.3 <4.1.5.3

Published CVSS scores

4.0NIST NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
6.5NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationReported
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
CAPEC-66SQL Injection
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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