CVE-2025-24672 in Form Builder CP Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/24/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in CodePeople Form Builder CP allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Form Builder CP: from n/a through 1.2.41.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-24672 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the CodePeople Form Builder CP plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified starting point through 1.2.41. This vulnerability falls under the well-documented category of CWE-89, which describes improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, making it a classic SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited by malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The issue resides in the plugin's handling of user input within SQL command construction, where insufficient sanitization or validation allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code through form elements or parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the plugin fails to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL queries. This flaw typically manifests when form builder parameters or user inputs are directly concatenated into SQL statements without appropriate input validation or sanitization measures. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input that alters the intended SQL command structure, potentially allowing them to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability's impact is particularly severe as it affects the core functionality of form processing and data handling within WordPress environments.
Operationally, this vulnerability creates significant risks for WordPress installations using the CodePeople Form Builder CP plugin, as it can enable unauthorized access to sensitive user data, form submissions, and potentially other database records. The attack surface is broad since form builders typically handle various types of user input including text fields, dropdown selections, and other interactive elements that could be manipulated to inject SQL commands. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with minimal technical expertise, making it particularly dangerous in environments where multiple users have access to form creation or modification capabilities. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system compromise through database manipulation or privilege escalation attacks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-24672 should prioritize immediate patching of affected versions to 1.2.42 or later, as this represents the most effective defense against exploitation. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization measures to ensure all user-supplied data is properly escaped before database insertion. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be mandatory for all database interactions within the plugin. Additionally, access controls should be strengthened to limit form builder modifications to authorized administrators only, while monitoring systems should be deployed to detect unusual database access patterns or potential exploitation attempts. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring to provide additional layers of protection against SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input handling and validation in preventing database-level attacks, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and T1071.004 for application layer protocol traffic.