CVE-2025-14353
SQL Injection in ZIP Code Based Content Protection Plugin Allows Data Exposure
Publication date: 2026-03-07
Last updated on: 2026-03-07
Assigner: Wordfence
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| 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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2025-14353 is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "ZIP Code Based Content Protection" affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.2. The vulnerability arises from insufficient escaping and improper preparation of the \'zipcode\' parameter in SQL queries. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject additional SQL commands into existing queries, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The plugin controls access to content based on user zip codes by setting cookies and validating zip codes against stored allowed values. However, the plugin uses direct SQL queries with improperly sanitized table names and parameters, and relies heavily on cookies for access control, which can be manipulated. These weaknesses enable attackers to bypass content restrictions or manipulate request tracking.'}] [2, 4]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks, enabling them to extract sensitive information from the website's database without authorization."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Because the plugin relies on cookies for access control and does not properly sanitize inputs or use prepared statements in all cases, attackers could bypass content restrictions, gaining unauthorized access to protected content.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Additionally, attackers might manipulate request tracking data or interfere with the plugin's functionality, potentially leading to data exposure or unauthorized content access."}] [2, 4]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "The vulnerability in the Zip Code Based Content Protection WordPress plugin can be detected by monitoring for suspicious SQL injection attempts targeting the 'zipcode' parameter in HTTP requests to the affected plugin endpoints."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Since the vulnerability involves SQL injection via the 'zipcode' parameter, network detection can focus on identifying unusual or malformed requests containing SQL syntax or payloads in this parameter."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Use web server logs or network monitoring tools to search for requests with the 'zipcode' parameter containing SQL keywords or special characters such as ' OR ', '--', ';', or 'UNION'."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Example command using grep on web server logs to find suspicious requests: grep -iE "zipcode=.*(\'|--|;|union|or)" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Use tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite to scan the WordPress site for SQL injection vulnerabilities by targeting the 'zipcode' parameter in plugin-related URLs."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, checking for the presence of the vulnerable plugin version (up to 1.0.2) on the WordPress installation can help identify if the system is at risk.'}] [2, 4]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The primary immediate mitigation step is to update the Zip Code Based Content Protection WordPress plugin to version 1.0.3 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed by applying proper input sanitization, prepared SQL statements, and nonce verification for AJAX requests.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Update the plugin to version 1.0.3 or newer to benefit from security enhancements that prevent SQL injection and improve access control.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'If immediate update is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily to prevent exploitation.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the 'zipcode' parameter."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Review and harden cookie security settings, such as adding HttpOnly and Secure flags, to reduce the risk of cookie manipulation.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Monitoring and logging access attempts to the plugin endpoints can also help detect and respond to exploitation attempts.'}] [3]