Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate as logged-in user
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ExploitSubmit crafted SQL payload in plugin parameter
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ExecutionBlind SQL injection executes against database
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ImpactExtract sensitive data through time-based or boolean-based inference
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Media Library Assistant plugin version 3.32 or earlier installed and activated. Attacker requires valid WordPress user login credentials (PR:L). Vulnerable parameter accepts unsanitized SQL input without proper prepared statements. |
| Impact | The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5 indicates high severity with network-based attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), and requirement for low privileges (PR:L). The scope change (S:C) suggests impacts beyond the vulnerable component, with high confidentiality impact (C:H) and low availability impact (A:L). However, the lack of KEV listing indicates no known active exploitation in the wild, and without EPSS data or confirmed POC availability, the real-world exploitation likelihood remains uncertain. The requirement for authentication (even with low privileges) significantly reduces the attack surface compared to unauthenticated vulnerabilities, making this a medium-priority issue for most organizations despite the high CVSS score. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker with low-privileged WordPress credentials (such as a subscriber or contributor account) could craft malicious input to plugin functions that process media library queries. By injecting SQL payloads and observing application behavior differences, the attacker could systematically extract database contents including user passwords, email addresses, and potentially sensitive content through blind SQL injection techniques, where each query reveals one bit of information based on timing or error responses. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 13, 2026
Blind SQL injection in Media Library Assistant through version 3.32 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries over the network, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and service disruption. The vulnerability requires valid user credentials but no user interaction, making it exploitable by internal or compromised accounts with minimal effort. No patch is currently available for affected installations.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute blind SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions through 3.32 and enables attackers to extract sensitive database information including user credentials and potentially gain unauthorized access to other data. With a CVSS score of 8.5 and no current evidence of active exploitation (not in KEV), the vulnerability represents a significant risk for WordPress sites using this plugin.
RemediationAI
Upgrade the Media Library Assistant plugin to a version newer than 3.32 if available from the plugin developer. In the absence of specific patch information or vendor advisory links in the provided data, administrators should check the WordPress plugin repository or contact the plugin developer directly for update availability. As an interim mitigation, consider restricting access to WordPress admin functionality to trusted IP addresses only, implementing Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection attempts, and monitoring database query logs for suspicious activity.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The Media Library Assistant is a WordPress plugin that enhances media management capabilities within the WordPress content management system. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89), a classic SQL injection flaw where user input is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can be executed by the database engine, specifically through blind SQL injection techniques where data is extracted based on true/false responses rather than direct output.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in David Lingren Media LIbrary Assistant media-library-assistant allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Media LIbrary Assistant: from n/a through <= 3.32.
Executive ViewAI
A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability affects Media Library Assistant versions 3.32 and earlier, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive data from organizational databases without detection. Organizations using this plugin face immediate risk of data breach and unauthorized access, with no vendor patch currently available.
Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts; restrict plugin access via IP whitelisting and network segmentation; disable Media Library Assistant if operationally feasible; enforce least-privilege database user accounts with read-only permissions where possible; enable database query logging and monitoring for anomalous activity; consider reverse proxy authentication layer in front of the affected application.
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Attack Technique
SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.
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