Executive Summary

CVE-2025-15441 is a vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Form Maker by 10Web, affecting versions before 1.15.38. The issue arises because the plugin does not properly prepare SQL queries when the "MySQL Mapping" feature is enabled.

This improper handling allows attackers to perform SQL Injection attacks by injecting malicious SQL code through form inputs. For example, an attacker can insert a payload that causes the database to execute unintended commands, such as delaying the server response, which confirms the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command) and is part of the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Injection.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected website's database. This can lead to unauthorized data access, data modification, or denial of service by causing delays or crashes.

Specifically, an attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate or extract sensitive information stored in the database, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the data.

Additionally, the vulnerability can be exploited without authentication, increasing the risk and ease of attack.

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Detection Guidance

This SQL Injection vulnerability can be detected by testing the Form Maker plugin's "MySQL Mapping" feature for improper query handling.

• Navigate to Form Maker > Forms > Form Options > MySQL Mapping in the WordPress admin panel.
• Create a SQL query targeting a database table, for example: INSERT INTO wp_options (option_name, option_value) VALUES ('sqli_test', {1}) where {1} is the first input field ID.
• On the front-end form page, enter the payload `1 AND SLEEP(10)` into the input field corresponding to {1}.
• Submit the form and observe the server response time.

If the server response is delayed by approximately 10 seconds, it confirms that the injected SQL command was executed, indicating the presence of the SQL Injection vulnerability.

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Mitigation Strategies

The immediate and most effective mitigation step is to update the Form Maker plugin to version 1.15.38 or later, where this SQL Injection vulnerability has been fixed.

Until the update can be applied, consider disabling the "MySQL Mapping" feature in the plugin settings to prevent exploitation.

Additionally, monitor your web application logs for suspicious input patterns and consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL Injection attempts.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability is an SQL Injection flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive data stored in the database.

Such unauthorized access or data manipulation can result in breaches of data confidentiality and integrity, which are critical requirements under common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

Therefore, if exploited, this vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with these regulations due to potential exposure or alteration of protected personal or health information.

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