CVE-2025-8977 Details
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.
A time-based SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the Simple Download Monitor plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 3.9.33. The vulnerability arises from inadequate escaping of user-supplied data in the order parameter, allowing authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject additional SQL queries. This exploitation could lead to the extraction of sensitive information from the database.
Users are advised to update the Simple Download Monitor plugin to version 3.9.34 or later.
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Assessed Aug 28, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 28, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/simple-download-monitor/tags/3.9.33/main.php#261 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-download-monitor/tags/3.9.33/main.php#L255 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3346068/ | [email protected] | Issue TrackingSource CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/44a98565-7861-4489-9009-43292b6e46df?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Simple Download Monitor | <= 3.9.33 (semver) |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 28, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |