CVE-2025-13409
SQL Injection in Form Vibes Plugin Allows Data Extraction
Publication date: 2026-01-06
Last updated on: 2026-01-06
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| form_vibes | form_vibes | to 1.4.13 (inc) |
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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?
The vulnerability is an SQL Injection in the Form Vibes – Database Manager for Forms WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.4.13. It occurs via the 'params' parameter due to insufficient escaping and lack of proper preparation of the SQL query. Authenticated users with Administrator-level access or higher can exploit this to append additional SQL queries to existing ones, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with Administrator-level access to execute unauthorized SQL queries on the database. This can lead to the extraction of sensitive information stored in the database, potentially compromising data confidentiality. Although it does not affect data integrity or availability directly, the exposure of sensitive data can have serious security implications.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves identifying if the Form Vibes plugin version 1.4.13 or earlier is installed and if there are suspicious SQL injection attempts via the 'params' parameter in authenticated administrator requests. Since the vulnerability requires Administrator-level access, monitoring admin AJAX requests to the plugin's analytics endpoints for unusual or malformed 'params' values could help. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general approaches include: 1) Checking the installed plugin version in WordPress admin or via command line (e.g., wp-cli: `wp plugin list | grep form-vibes`). 2) Monitoring web server logs or using tools like `grep` to find suspicious POST requests containing 'params' to the plugin's AJAX handler. 3) Using SQL query logs or database monitoring to detect unexpected appended queries. However, no explicit detection commands or scripts are provided in the resources. [2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include: 1) Updating the Form Vibes plugin to a version later than 1.4.13 where the vulnerability is presumably fixed (the changeset for version 1.5 indicates major updates but does not explicitly mention the fix). 2) Restricting Administrator-level access to trusted users only, as exploitation requires such privileges. 3) Monitoring and limiting AJAX requests to the plugin's analytics endpoints. 4) Applying Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'params' parameter. Since no explicit mitigation commands or patches are detailed in the resources, updating the plugin and limiting admin access are the best immediate actions. [3]
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 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.