CVE-2025-58686 in Perfect Brands for WooCommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/22/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in quadlayers Perfect Brands for WooCommerce allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Perfect Brands for WooCommerce: from n/a through 3.6.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-58686 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the quadlayers Perfect Brands for WooCommerce plugin, classified under CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. This weakness enables attackers to manipulate database queries through malicious input, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability exists in versions of the plugin ranging from an unspecified starting point through version 3.6.0, indicating a prolonged exposure window where users remained susceptible to exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the plugin's database interaction functions. When user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization, malicious actors can inject additional SQL commands that alter the intended query behavior. This flaw typically manifests when the plugin processes user inputs through GET or POST parameters, allowing attackers to append malicious SQL fragments that bypass normal security controls. The vulnerability specifically affects the plugin's handling of brand-related data within the WooCommerce ecosystem, where brand information is stored and retrieved from the database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges within the affected WordPress installation. An attacker could potentially extract sensitive customer information, administrative credentials, or manipulate product and brand data to disrupt business operations. The vulnerability's presence in the WooCommerce plugin ecosystem creates additional risks since WordPress installations often contain sensitive business data, user information, and e-commerce transaction records. This exposure could facilitate more sophisticated attacks including data exfiltration, service disruption, or even full system compromise if combined with other vulnerabilities.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the affected plugin to version 3.6.1 or later, which should contain proper input sanitization and parameterized query implementations. Organizations should implement web application firewalls to monitor for suspicious SQL injection patterns and establish regular security audits of their plugin ecosystem. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that the patch does not introduce compatibility issues with existing site functionality. Additionally, administrators should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments of their WordPress installations to identify other potentially affected plugins or themes that may exhibit similar weaknesses. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities and T1071.004 for application layer protocol traffic, highlighting the need for layered defensive strategies including network monitoring, code review practices, and regular security updates to prevent exploitation attempts.