CVE-2025-30589 in Flickr Set Slideshows Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/01/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in NotFound Flickr set slideshows allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Flickr set slideshows: from n/a through 0.9.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/01/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the flickr set slideshows component affecting versions from n/a through 0.9. The weakness stems from inadequate input sanitization within the sql command execution process, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql code through specially crafted parameters. The vulnerability falls under cwe-89 which specifically addresses sql injection attacks where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization. This type of vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or execute destructive operations on the underlying database system. The impact is particularly severe as it affects the flickr set slideshows functionality which likely handles user-generated content and metadata that could include personal or confidential information.
The technical exploitation occurs when user-supplied parameters are directly concatenated into sql statements without proper validation or sanitization. Attackers can manipulate input fields to inject malicious sql payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms or extract unauthorized data from the database. This vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be classified under attack technique t1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation. The flaw demonstrates poor input handling practices where special sql characters and keywords are not properly escaped or filtered before being processed by the database engine. The affected version range suggests this was a persistent issue that remained unpatched across multiple releases, indicating inadequate security testing during development cycles.
The operational impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential complete system compromise and data destruction. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to view, modify, or delete sensitive user data including personal information, photos, and metadata stored in the flickr database. The vulnerability also enables privilege escalation attacks where attackers might gain administrative access to the database or application system. Organizations relying on this software component face significant risks including compliance violations under data protection regulations such as gdpr or hipaa, as well as potential reputational damage from data breaches. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that flickr slideshows typically handle user-generated content which may contain sensitive personal information.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations must ensure all user inputs are properly escaped or sanitized before being processed in sql contexts. The implementation of prepared statements and stored procedures helps eliminate the risk of direct sql command concatenation. Regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar flaws in the application code. Network segmentation and database access controls should be implemented to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. Additionally, maintaining up-to-date software versions and implementing web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection against sql injection attacks. The vulnerability highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to industry standards such as owasp top ten and iso 27001 for information security management.