CVE-2025-10738
SQL Injection in WordPress URL Shortener Plugin Allows Data Theft
Publication date: 2025-12-13
Last updated on: 2025-12-13
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wordpres | url_shortener_plugin | * |
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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 is an SQL Injection in the URL Shortener Plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 3.0.7. It occurs because the 'analytic_id' parameter is not properly escaped or prepared in SQL queries, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information in the database.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to extract sensitive information from the database, potentially leading to data breaches. Since it has a high CVSS score (9.8), it can also impact the integrity and availability of the system by allowing attackers to manipulate or destroy data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the URL Shortener Plugin For WordPress to a version later than 3.0.7 once available. Until then, consider disabling or uninstalling the plugin to prevent exploitation. Additionally, monitor your WordPress installation for suspicious activity related to the 'analytic_id' parameter and restrict access to the plugin if possible. [2]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks that can extract sensitive information from the database. This exposure of sensitive data could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access and breaches.