CVE-2025-9451Network attack vector

Database disclosure via unescaped orderby query

Published Sep 11, 2025 · Updated Apr 8, 2026

SQL injection in Smartcat Translator for WPML 3.1.72 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to extract WordPress database data. TranslationRequestFinder inserts the user-controlled orderby value into an existing SQL query without sufficient escaping or preparation. Author-level access or higher is required, and time-based query behavior exposes sensitive database information without modifying it.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.31%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Smartcat Translator for WPML 3.1.72 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to extract WordPress database data. TranslationRequestFinder inserts the user-controlled orderby value into an existing SQL query without sufficient escaping or preparation. Author-level access or higher is required, and time-based query behavior exposes sensitive database information without modifying it.

The record

CVE
CVE-2025-9451
Published
Sep 11, 2025
Updated
Apr 8, 2026
Vendor
Smartcat
Product
Smartcat Translator for WPML
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 11, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=3.1.72

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Smartcat · Smartcat Translator for WPMLversion=0 <=3.1.72

Published CVSS scores

6.5WordfenceCVSS: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 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

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

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