CVE-2025-4840

Name: CVE-2025-4840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-10T06:15:22.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-4840 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The inprosysmedia-likes-dislikes-post WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The inprosysmedia-likes-dislikes-post WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Erumfaham	Likes And Dislikes	<= 1.0.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/85dc579d-edc4-421e-9bb1-09629dec527b/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/85dc579d-edc4-421e-9bb1-09629dec527b/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4840?

How severe is CVE-2025-4840?

CVE-2025-4840 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4840?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-4840?

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Source: NVD / NIST