CVE-2025-13359: Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – AI Autotagger with OpenAI <= 3.40.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection
The Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – AI Autotagger with OpenAI plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the "getTermsForAjax" function in all versions up to, and including, 3.40.1. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameters and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database granted they have metabox access for the taxonomy (enabled by default for contributors).
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-13359?
CVE-2025-13359 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via time-based SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2025-13359?
To fix CVE-2025-13359, update the AI Autotagger plugin for WordPress to a version above 3.40.1.
What versions of software are affected by CVE-2025-13359?
CVE-2025-13359 affects all versions of the AI Autotagger plugin up to and including version 3.40.1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2025-13359?
CVE-2025-13359 can be exploited through time-based SQL injection attacks, allowing an attacker to manipulate the database.
Is user input a factor in CVE-2025-13359?
Yes, insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters in the 'getTermsForAjax' function is the primary cause of CVE-2025-13359.