CVE-2025-52822 in WP Roadmap Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/20/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Iqonic Design WP Roadmap allows SQL Injection. This issue affects WP Roadmap: from n/a through 2.1.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/20/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2025-52822 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the WP Roadmap plugin developed by Iqonic Design, classified under CWE-89 as improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. This vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the underlying database through malicious input manipulation. The affected version range spans from an unspecified starting point through version 2.1.3, indicating a broad impact across multiple iterations of the plugin. The flaw specifically manifests when user-supplied input is inadequately sanitized before being incorporated into SQL query constructions, creating a pathway for unauthorized database access and potential data compromise.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the plugin fails to properly escape or parameterize user inputs before incorporating them into database queries. Attackers can manipulate input fields or parameters to inject malicious SQL code that bypasses authentication mechanisms and gains unauthorized access to sensitive information. This weakness directly violates security principles of input validation and proper database query construction, allowing for potential data exfiltration, modification, or deletion operations. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data access as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges and potentially take full control of the affected WordPress installation through database manipulation.
The operational impact of this SQL injection vulnerability poses significant risks to WordPress site administrators and users who rely on the WP Roadmap plugin for project management and roadmap visualization. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, leading to unauthorized access to user credentials, personal information, and other sensitive data stored within the application. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for attackers to modify or delete critical project data, disrupt business operations, and potentially establish persistent backdoors within the affected systems. Organizations using this plugin without proper mitigation measures face elevated risk of data breaches and compliance violations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-52822 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected WP Roadmap plugin to version 2.1.4 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Administrators should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application code to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring. Database access controls should be reviewed and restricted to minimize potential damage from successful attacks. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems can help identify and prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar issues in other plugins and themes. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, highlighting the need for proper application hardening and regular security maintenance to prevent exploitation of such weaknesses in web applications.