CVE-2025-32550 in Click & Pledge Connect Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/09/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ClickandPledge Click & Pledge Connect Plugin allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Click & Pledge Connect Plugin: from 2.24080000 through WP6.6.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/09/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2025-32550 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the ClickandPledge Click & Pledge Connect WordPress plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from 2.24080000 through WP6.6.1. This weakness stems from inadequate input sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly neutralize special characters within SQL command structures, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The vulnerability manifests when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL statements without proper escaping or parameterization, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code that executes with the privileges of the affected application.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a direct result of insufficient input validation and sanitization. The flaw occurs in the plugin's database interaction layer where user inputs are not properly escaped or parameterized before being embedded into SQL queries. This allows attackers to manipulate the execution flow of database commands through specially crafted inputs that alter the intended query structure. The vulnerability's impact extends across all WordPress versions up to 6.6.1, indicating a widespread exposure within the WordPress ecosystem where this plugin is deployed.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability presents significant risk to organizations utilizing the Click & Pledge Connect plugin for payment processing or donation management. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive data including user credentials, payment information, and personal records stored within the database. The attack surface expands due to the plugin's integration with WordPress core systems, potentially allowing privilege escalation attacks that could lead to full system compromise. Additionally, attackers might leverage this vulnerability to inject malicious code, modify database content, or establish persistent access points within the affected environment.
The mitigation strategy should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the SQL injection vulnerability, following the principle of least privilege by ensuring database connections use minimal required permissions. Network-based defenses including web application firewalls should be configured to monitor for suspicious SQL injection patterns, while input validation mechanisms must be strengthened to properly sanitize all user-supplied data. Organizations should implement comprehensive monitoring of database activities and conduct thorough security assessments to identify potential exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, highlighting the need for proactive defense measures including regular security patching, network segmentation, and continuous vulnerability scanning to prevent unauthorized access to database resources.