CVE-2025-23967 in GG Bought Together for WooCommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/27/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in wpopal GG Bought Together for WooCommerce allows SQL Injection. This issue affects GG Bought Together for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.0.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/01/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the wpopal gg bought together plugin for woocommerce, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified initial state through 1.0.2. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization within the plugin's sql command execution processes, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the database layer. The flaw manifests when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization, allowing attackers to manipulate database operations through crafted input sequences. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary database commands with the privileges of the affected application. An attacker could potentially extract sensitive information such as user credentials, customer data, or administrative access details from the underlying database. The vulnerability's exploitation could lead to complete database compromise, enabling unauthorized modifications to product listings, customer records, or even the installation of backdoors within the wordpress environment. Given that this affects a woocommerce plugin, the potential damage could extend to e-commerce transactions, inventory management, and customer relationship data.
The attack vector for this vulnerability typically involves manipulating parameters within the plugin's functionality that handle product associations or related item recommendations. Attackers would need to identify accessible endpoints within the plugin's code that process user input and subsequently construct sql queries. The lack of proper input validation means that malicious payloads could be injected directly into sql command strings, potentially bypassing standard security measures such as web application firewalls or database access controls. This vulnerability aligns with the attack technique described in the mitre attack framework under TA0006 privilege escalation and TA0002 execution, as it allows for unauthorized database command execution.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of the affected plugin versions, with administrators urgently upgrading to the latest available release that addresses the sql injection vulnerability. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries within the plugin code would prevent future occurrences of similar flaws. Database access controls should be reviewed to ensure that application accounts have minimal necessary privileges, and regular security audits should be conducted to identify other potential sql injection vulnerabilities within the wordpress ecosystem. The implementation of web application firewalls and regular monitoring of database query logs can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing automated vulnerability scanning tools that can identify sql injection vulnerabilities in third-party plugins and themes.