CVE-2025-30879 in MC Woocommerce Wishlist Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/27/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in moreconvert MC Woocommerce Wishlist allows SQL Injection. This issue affects MC Woocommerce Wishlist: from n/a through 1.8.9.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/27/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the moreconvert mc woocommerce wishlist plugin, where insufficient input validation allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through specially crafted user inputs. The weakness stems from improper neutralization of special elements within sql commands, creating an avenue for unauthorized database access and potential data exfiltration. The vulnerability exists across all versions from the initial release through 1.8.9, indicating a long-standing security gap that has not been adequately addressed. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql command structures without proper sanitization or parameterization. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that this affects a woocommerce plugin, which typically handles sensitive customer data including personal information, purchase histories, and potentially payment details within e-commerce environments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute arbitrary database commands, potentially leading to complete system compromise. Attackers could leverage this weakness to extract confidential information from the database, modify or delete critical records, or even escalate privileges within the affected system. The vulnerability's presence in a woocommerce wishlist plugin creates additional risk as it may provide access to customer preferences, browsing behaviors, and potentially sensitive commerce-related data that could be monetized or used for further attacks. This aligns with attack techniques documented in the mitre att&ck framework under the database access and credential access domains, where adversaries seek to exploit application-level vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to backend systems. The persistence of this vulnerability across multiple versions suggests that either the plugin developers have not adequately addressed the issue or that the fix has not been properly implemented in the affected releases.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the mc woocommerce wishlist plugin to the latest secure version that addresses this sql injection vulnerability. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and parameterized queries throughout their applications to prevent similar issues from occurring in other components. Network segmentation and database access controls should be reinforced to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database activity patterns that might indicate sql injection attacks. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. The remediation process should include thorough code reviews focusing on sql query construction and input handling, with particular attention to ensuring that all user-supplied data is properly escaped or parameterized before being incorporated into database operations. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions to provide additional layers of protection against sql injection attacks targeting their e-commerce platforms.