WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2025-52717 Modified

LifterLMS: SQL injection

LifterLMS is affected by SQL injection. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A successful request can alter database queries and expose or modify WordPress data.

CVE / CNA score 9.3 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 9.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
LifterLMS
Plugin slug
lifterlms
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jun 27, 2025
Weakness
CWE-89 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

This CVE was published Jun 27, 2025 and is one of 16 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update LifterLMS to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in chrisbadgett LifterLMS lifterlms allows SQL Injection.This issue affects LifterLMS: from n/a through <= 8.0.6.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources