PatchTheCVECVE-2025-2221: The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘user_phone’ parameter
CVE-2025-2221 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wpcom member. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘user_phone’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.6 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from t
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2025-03-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: WordPress WPCOM Member <= 1.7.6 - SQL Injection
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-2221?
wpcom member: upgrade to 1.7.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-2221 being exploited?
CVE-2025-2221 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-2221 affect?
CVE-2025-2221 affects wpcom member. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘user_phone’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.6 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient pr
How urgent is CVE-2025-2221?
Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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