Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in kendysond Payment Forms for Paystack payment-forms-for-paystack allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Payment Forms for Paystack: from n/a through <= 4.0.1.
Published: 2025-03-27
Score: 7.6 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements in an SQL command, permitting attackers to inject malicious SQL through the WordPress Payment Forms for Paystack plugin. This flaw can lead to unauthorized database access, manipulation of stored data, and potential disclosure of sensitive information, as it falls under the SQL Injection weakness (CWE-89).

Affected Systems

WordPress sites using the Payment Forms for Paystack plugin by kendysond, any installation from the initial release up through version 4.0.1 is affected. No specific build numbers are detailed beyond the maximum affected version of 4.0.1.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.6 indicates a high severity with potential for severe impact. EPSS is listed as < 1%, suggesting a low probability of exploitation yet still possible. The vulnerability is currently not in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers can exploit this remotely via crafted HTTP requests to the plugin’s payment form endpoints, assuming the plugin is active and accessible, though this attack vector is inferred from the description and not explicitly stated in the input.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 2, 2026 at 03:05 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Payment Forms for Paystack plugin to version 4.0.2 or later to eliminate the flaw.
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed promptly, deactivate or uninstall the plugin to remove the entry point for attack.
  • Deploy a web application firewall or similar filtering to detect and block suspicious SQL injection traffic targeting the plugin’s endpoints.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 2, 2026 at 03:05 UTC.

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-8462 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in kendysond Payment Forms for Paystack allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Payment Forms for Paystack: from n/a through 4.0.1.
History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L'}


Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in kendysond Payment Forms for Paystack allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Payment Forms for Paystack: from n/a through 4.0.1. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in kendysond Payment Forms for Paystack payment-forms-for-paystack allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Payment Forms for Paystack: from n/a through <= 4.0.1.
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L'}


Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in kendysond Payment Forms for Paystack allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Payment Forms for Paystack: from n/a through 4.0.1.
Title WordPress Payment Forms for Paystack plugin <= 4.0.1 - SQL Injection vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-89
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:11:03.035Z

Reserved: 2025-01-07T21:02:43.843Z

Link: CVE-2025-22652

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Updated: 2025-03-27T18:16:08.109Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-03-27T15:15:57.980

Modified: 2026-04-23T15:23:19.963

Link: CVE-2025-22652

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-05-02T03:15:06Z

Weaknesses