CVE-2025-31089 in Order Splitter for WooCommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/02/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood Order Splitter for WooCommerce allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Order Splitter for WooCommerce: from n/a through 5.3.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-31089 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Fahad Mahmood Order Splitter for WooCommerce plugin, which operates as a specialized extension for the popular e-commerce platform. This weakness stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly neutralize special elements within SQL command structures, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through user-controllable inputs. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the plugin ranging from an unspecified beginning through version 5.3.0, indicating a potentially wide range of affected installations that could be compromised.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests when the plugin processes user-supplied data without proper sanitization before incorporating it into SQL queries. Attackers can exploit this by injecting malicious SQL code through parameters that are directly used in database operations, potentially allowing them to execute unauthorized commands against the underlying database system. This type of flaw falls under the CWE-89 category of SQL Injection, which is classified as a critical weakness in software security practices. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data extraction as it can enable complete database compromise, including unauthorized access to customer information, order details, and potentially system-level privileges.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to e-commerce platforms utilizing the affected plugin, as it could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer data including personal information, payment details, and order histories. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that WooCommerce represents a widely adopted e-commerce solution, and the Order Splitter plugin is likely used across numerous online stores processing valuable transactions. The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in data breaches, financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory compliance violations under data protection frameworks such as gdpr and pci dss standards. Security assessments should consider this vulnerability in the context of the ATT&CK framework's credential access and defense evasion tactics, as successful exploitation could provide attackers with persistent access to database systems and potentially enable further lateral movement within compromised networks.
Organizations utilizing the affected plugin should prioritize immediate remediation through version updates or patches provided by the vendor, as this represents a critical security risk that could lead to complete system compromise. Additionally, implementing input validation mechanisms, parameterized queries, and database access controls can provide additional layers of protection against similar vulnerabilities. Security monitoring should include detection of unusual database access patterns and SQL query anomalies that might indicate exploitation attempts, while regular security assessments should verify that all plugin components properly sanitize inputs and follow secure coding practices to prevent recurrence of such vulnerabilities in the software supply chain.