CVE-2025-22639 in Distance Rate Shipping for WooCommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 02/18/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in NotFound Distance Rate Shipping for WooCommerce allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects Distance Rate Shipping for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.3.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/18/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the NotFound Distance Rate Shipping plugin for WooCommerce, specifically impacting versions through 1.3.4. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the plugin's sql command execution processes, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through specially crafted inputs. The flaw manifests as a blind sql injection attack vector, where attackers can infer database structure and content through indirect responses rather than direct data exposure. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications. The attack pattern aligns with the ATT&CK framework's T1213.002 technique for data from information repositories, as adversaries can extract sensitive information through database manipulation. The vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql fragments that alter the intended query execution flow.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform unauthorized database operations including data modification, deletion, and extraction of sensitive information. In a woocommerce environment, this could compromise customer data, order information, shipping details, and potentially administrative credentials stored within the database. The blind nature of the injection means that attackers must rely on response timing variations or conditional responses to determine successful injection attempts, making the attack more sophisticated but no less dangerous. The vulnerability affects the plugin's distance rate shipping functionality, which likely processes user inputs related to shipping calculations, location data, or delivery parameters. This creates a realistic attack surface where legitimate users interacting with shipping features could inadvertently trigger the injection vector, making the vulnerability particularly concerning for e-commerce platforms where user interaction is frequent. The impact is amplified by the widespread adoption of woocommerce and its associated plugins, meaning that successful exploitation could affect numerous online stores simultaneously.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening measures. The primary solution involves updating to the latest version of the Distance Rate Shipping plugin where the sql injection vulnerability has been patched and properly parameterized queries have been implemented. Organizations should also implement input validation at multiple layers including application-level filtering, parameterized queries, and proper sql escaping mechanisms. Database access controls should be reviewed to ensure that the application uses least privilege principles, limiting the potential damage from successful injection attempts. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional monitoring and blocking capabilities for suspicious sql injection patterns. Security headers and response sanitization should be implemented to prevent information leakage that could aid attackers in crafting successful injection payloads. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire woocommerce ecosystem and associated plugins. The remediation process should also include comprehensive logging and monitoring of sql query execution patterns to quickly detect anomalous database access that might indicate exploitation attempts, aligning with ATT&CK's T1562.001 technique for disabling or manipulating security tools.