CVE-2025-39587 in Cost Calculator Builder Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/17/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Stylemix Cost Calculator Builder allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Cost Calculator Builder: from n/a through 3.2.65.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/17/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw classified under cwe-89 within the stylemix cost calculator builder software suite. The weakness occurs when user-supplied input containing special sql characters is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious input that alters the intended sql command execution flow, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even compromising the entire database infrastructure. The vulnerability affects all versions from the initial release through 3.2.65, indicating a prolonged period during which the software remained susceptible to this type of attack.
The technical implementation of this flaw demonstrates inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's query construction process. When users interact with the cost calculator builder interface, their inputs are directly concatenated into sql statements without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. This creates an environment where malicious actors can inject sql commands that bypass normal access controls and execute arbitrary database operations. The vulnerability specifically impacts the sql command execution layer where user data is processed, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through various interface points including form submissions, url parameters, or api endpoints.
From an operational standpoint, this sql injection vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using the stylemix cost calculator builder. Successful exploitation could result in data breaches, unauthorized data modification, or complete database compromise. Attackers might extract confidential information such as user credentials, financial data, or proprietary business information stored within the database. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as the vulnerability could enable attackers to escalate privileges, create backdoors, or even perform destructive operations on the database system. Organizations relying on this software for cost calculation and financial tracking would face severe operational disruptions and potential regulatory compliance violations.
Security mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. The most effective remediation involves replacing direct string concatenation with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate sql commands from user data. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input sanitization routines that filter or escape special characters commonly used in sql injection attacks. Additionally, regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the application have minimal necessary permissions. This vulnerability aligns with several att&ck tactics including initial access through exploitation of vulnerabilities and privilege escalation via database access, making it a critical target for defensive security measures.