CVE-2025-9073
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-11
Last updated on: 2025-09-11
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| wordpress | all_in_one_minifier | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in the All in one Minifier WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL Injection via the 'post_id' parameter. The plugin does not properly validate or sanitize this user-supplied parameter before using it in SQL queries, enabling attackers to append malicious SQL code. Additionally, the plugin disables SSL peer verification when fetching remote content and performs insecure file operations based on user input, which can lead to further security risks such as man-in-the-middle attacks and arbitrary file manipulation. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to extract sensitive information from the WordPress database without authentication by exploiting SQL Injection. It also exposes the site to man-in-the-middle attacks due to disabled SSL verification and risks arbitrary file manipulation through insecure file handling. Overall, it compromises the confidentiality and integrity of your website's data and may lead to data breaches or site defacement. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and extraction of sensitive data from the database, which may result in data breaches. Such breaches can cause non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information. Failure to protect this data adequately could lead to legal penalties and loss of trust. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by monitoring HTTP GET requests to the WordPress site's admin-ajax.php endpoint for suspicious or malformed 'post_id' parameters that may contain SQL injection payloads. You can use network traffic inspection tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to capture such requests. For example, using tcpdump to filter HTTP GET requests to admin-ajax.php: tcpdump -i any -A 'tcp port 80 and (((ip[2:2] - ((ip[0]&0xf)<<2)) - ((tcp[12]&0xf0)>>2)) != 0)' | grep 'admin-ajax.php' and grep 'post_id='. Additionally, web server logs can be searched for unusual 'post_id' values with SQL syntax. On the server, you can also test the endpoint with curl commands to see if SQL injection is possible, e.g.: curl 'http://yourwordpresssite.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?post_id=1 OR 1=1'. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the All in One Minifier plugin to version 3.3 or later where the vulnerability is fixed. If updating is not immediately possible, restrict access to the admin-ajax.php endpoint by IP or authentication to prevent unauthenticated exploitation. Additionally, disable or restrict the use of the vulnerable plugin temporarily. Ensure SSL peer verification is enabled to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. Review and sanitize all inputs to the 'post_id' parameter and monitor logs for suspicious activity. [1]