CVE-2025-13126
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SQL Injection in wpForo Plugin Allows Data Extraction

Publication date: 2025-12-14

Last updated on: 2025-12-14

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to generic SQL Injection via the `post_args` and `topic_args` parameters in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.12 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 the database.
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Published
2025-12-14
Last Modified
2025-12-14
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-13126
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wpforo forum_plugin *
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a generic SQL Injection in the wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.4.12. It occurs because the plugin does not properly escape user-supplied input in the 'post_args' and 'topic_args' parameters, and it lacks sufficient preparation of the SQL queries. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject additional SQL commands into existing queries.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can extract sensitive information from the database without authentication. This could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, potentially compromising user data and other confidential information stored in the database.

Compliance Impact

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. [2]

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is a generic SQL Injection via the `post_args` and `topic_args` parameters in the wpForo Forum plugin. Detection can involve monitoring for unusual or suspicious SQL query patterns targeting these parameters. Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to append SQL queries, network detection could include inspecting HTTP requests to the WordPress site for suspicious payloads in these parameters. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but typical detection might involve using web application firewall (WAF) logs or intrusion detection system (IDS) rules to look for SQL injection patterns in requests containing `post_args` or `topic_args`. Additionally, reviewing web server logs for requests with suspicious SQL syntax in these parameters could help detect exploitation attempts.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the wpForo Forum plugin to a version later than 2.4.12 where this SQL Injection vulnerability is fixed. If an update is not immediately possible, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to block or sanitize requests containing suspicious SQL injection patterns in the `post_args` and `topic_args` parameters can help mitigate exploitation. Additionally, restricting access to the vulnerable endpoints or disabling the plugin temporarily until a patch is applied can reduce risk. Ensuring proper input sanitization and validation in custom code interacting with these parameters is also recommended.

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