CVE-2025-25151 in uListing Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 02/07/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in StylemixThemes uListing allows SQL Injection. This issue affects uListing: from n/a through 2.1.6.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2025-25151 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the StylemixThemes uListing plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified initial version through 2.1.6. This issue falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands as a fundamental security weakness that enables attackers to manipulate database queries through malicious input. The vulnerability manifests when user-supplied input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being incorporated into SQL query construction, creating an avenue for unauthorized database access and potential data exfiltration.
The technical exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability occurs when malicious actors submit specially crafted input parameters that bypass input validation mechanisms within the uListing plugin. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code into database queries, potentially enabling them to extract sensitive information, modify database contents, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability's impact is particularly severe because it affects a widely used WordPress plugin that likely handles user data, listings, and other sensitive information through database interactions.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risk for WordPress sites utilizing the uListing plugin, as it provides attackers with potential access to databases containing user credentials, personal information, listing data, and other sensitive content. The attack surface extends beyond simple data theft to include complete database compromise, which could result in service disruption, regulatory compliance violations, and substantial financial losses for affected organizations. The vulnerability's presence in versions through 2.1.6 indicates a prolonged window of exposure, suggesting that many installations may remain vulnerable for extended periods without proper patching.
Security mitigations for CVE-2025-25151 primarily involve immediate patching of the uListing plugin to a version that addresses the SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should also implement input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent similar issues in future development. Network segmentation and database access controls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, while monitoring systems should be configured to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. According to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving SQL injection and credential access, with potential lateral movement opportunities once initial access is achieved through database compromise. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar weaknesses in other application components and plugins.