Is CVE-2017-14125 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-14125 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-14125 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-14125 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-14125?

CVE-2017-14125 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-14125

CWE-89Published: September 25, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Responsive Image Gallery plugin before 1.2.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the "id" parameter in an add_edit_theme task in the wpdevart_gallery_themes page to wp-admin/admin.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-14125 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.