CVE-2025-14050
SQL Injection in WordPress Design Import/Export Plugin Allows Data Exposure
Publication date: 2025-12-13
Last updated on: 2025-12-13
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| wordpress | design_import_export_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 a SQL Injection in the Design Import/Export plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 2.2. It occurs because the plugin does not properly escape user-supplied parameters and does not sufficiently prepare the existing SQL queries. Authenticated attackers with administrator-level access can exploit this to append additional SQL queries, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker with administrator access to extract sensitive information from the database by injecting additional SQL queries. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data stored in the WordPress database.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with administrator-level access to perform SQL Injection attacks via the XML import functionality, potentially extracting 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. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could compromise compliance with these common standards and regulations by risking unauthorized data disclosure. [2, 3, 4]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves SQL Injection via XML file import in the Design Import/Export WordPress plugin versions up to 2.2. Detection can focus on monitoring XML import activity and inspecting database queries related to the plugin. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated administrator access, monitoring admin actions involving XML imports is key. Specific detection commands are not provided in the resources. However, you can check for the presence of the vulnerable plugin version (<=2.2) using WP-CLI commands like `wp plugin list` to identify the plugin version. Additionally, monitoring logs for unusual SQL queries or errors during XML import operations may help detect exploitation attempts. No explicit detection commands are detailed in the provided resources. [2, 3, 4]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update the Design Import/Export plugin to version 2.3 or later, which includes security updates addressing this vulnerability. The update improves XML validation, uses prepared SQL statements to prevent SQL injection, and enhances sanitization of imported data. Additionally, ensure that only trusted administrators have access to import functionality, and consider restricting XML import capabilities until the plugin is updated. Validating and sanitizing XML import files before use can also reduce risk. [2]