{"id":46948,"date":"2025-05-31T05:35:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T05:35:10","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-13T17:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T23:21:41","slug":"cve-2025-46539-a-blind-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-wpfable-fable-extra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46539-a-blind-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-wpfable-fable-extra\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-46539: A Blind SQL Injection Vulnerability in WPFable Fable Extra<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The CVE-2025-46539 vulnerability refers to an SQL injection flaw found in WPFable Fable Extra, a widely used web application. This vulnerability, classified as a Blind SQL Injection, could allow a potential attacker to compromise the system and possibly result in a data leak. The severity and implications of this vulnerability underline the importance of immediate mitigation, as it opens the door for unauthorized access to sensitive data, making it a significant threat to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/nsa-s-aisc-unveils-joint-guidance-on-ai-data-security-risks-and-best-practices\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"53577\">data security<\/a> and integrity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-46539<br \/>\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS 9.3)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: Low<br \/>\nUser Interaction: None<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-44898-critical-stack-overflow-vulnerability-in-fw-wgs-804hpt-resulting-in-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"52649\">System compromise and potential<\/a> data leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-1256241795\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    A new way to communicate\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\r\n    Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\r\n    Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n    <li>\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Ameeba Chat authenticates access<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Aliases and categories<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, and files<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Secure notes for sensitive information<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n    Private communication, rethought.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Download Ameeba Chat<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46468-high-severity-php-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-in-wpfable-fable-extra\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"54094\">WPFable<\/a> Fable Extra | n\/a to 1.0.6<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-49563-improper-neutralization-exploit-in-dell-unity-leads-to-privilege-escalation\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"56774\">exploit works by taking advantage of improperly neutralized<\/a> special elements in an SQL command within the WPFable Fable Extra. An attacker can manipulate SQL queries in the application through the input data, permitting them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-3357-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability-in-ibm-tivoli-monitoring\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"56443\">execute arbitrary<\/a> SQL commands. This vulnerability, being a Blind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-39395-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-mojoomla-wpams\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"52515\">SQL Injection<\/a>, doesn&#8217;t directly return the details of the database but instead allows the attacker to ask true or false questions to the database, ultimately revealing the information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-301377850\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Below is a conceptual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48200-typo3-sr-feuser-register-extension-vulnerability-leading-to-remote-code-execution\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"52547\">code example of how the vulnerability<\/a> might be exploited. In this case, a malicious payload is inserted into the user input field, which alters the structure of the SQL command:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">POST \/vulnerable\/endpoint HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ &quot;userInput&quot;: &quot;&#039; OR &#039;1&#039;=&#039;1&#039;; --&quot; }<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In this example, the &#8220;userInput&#8221; string is manipulated in such a way that the SQL command is always true, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-48853-root-access-vulnerability-in-aspect-allowing-escalation-of-privileges\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"52922\">allowing the attacker to bypass security measures and access<\/a> sensitive data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-31914-critical-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-pixel-wordpress-form-builder-plugin-autoresponder\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"54794\">form of mitigation for this vulnerability<\/a> is to apply the patch provided by the vendor. However, in the absence of a vendor patch or until the patch can be applied, it is advisable to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation measure. These tools can help monitor and block suspicious activities, thus reducing the risk of a successful exploit.<br \/>\nIn the long term, it is also recommended to follow secure coding practices and perform regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-3260-security-vulnerability-in-grafana-api-endpoints-leading-to-permission-bypass\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"57670\">security audits to prevent such vulnerabilities<\/a> from arising in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The CVE-2025-46539 vulnerability refers to an SQL injection flaw found in WPFable Fable Extra, a widely used web application. This vulnerability, classified as a Blind SQL Injection, could allow a potential attacker to compromise the system and possibly result in a data leak. 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