CVE-2025-58788 in License Manager for WooCommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/05/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Saad Iqbal License Manager for WooCommerce allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects License Manager for WooCommerce: from n/a through 3.0.12.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/05/2025
The CVE-2025-58788 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Saad Iqbal License Manager for WooCommerce plugin, specifically targeting versions ranging from an unknown baseline through 3.0.12. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which defines improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. The flaw manifests as a blind SQL injection vulnerability, indicating that attackers can manipulate database queries without immediate visible feedback, making detection and exploitation more sophisticated. The vulnerability occurs within the plugin's handling of user input that is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization mechanisms.
The technical execution of this vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized database operations through carefully crafted input parameters that bypass normal validation checks. In a blind SQL injection scenario, attackers cannot directly see query results but can infer database structure and content through indirect methods such as time-based responses or conditional logic exploitation. This type of vulnerability typically arises when developers concatenate user-supplied data directly into SQL queries instead of utilizing prepared statements or parameterized queries, which are fundamental defensive measures against SQL injection attacks. The affected plugin's architecture likely processes license key validation or user authentication data through SQL queries that do not adequately sanitize input parameters.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling full database compromise, unauthorized user account manipulation, and complete system control. Attackers could extract sensitive information including customer data, license keys, product information, and potentially administrative credentials. The blind nature of the injection means that even without immediate visual confirmation, attackers can systematically enumerate database schemas and extract valuable data through multiple query attempts. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.005 for Application Layer Protocol and T1046 for Network Service Scanning, as exploitation would require systematic network-based reconnaissance and data extraction methods. The impact is particularly severe for e-commerce environments where WooCommerce plugins handle sensitive transactional and customer data, potentially affecting thousands of online stores that rely on this specific plugin.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-58788 should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the SQL injection vulnerability through proper input sanitization and parameterized query implementation. Organizations must also implement network-based intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious SQL injection patterns and establish comprehensive input validation protocols. Security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments of all installed plugins and themes, particularly focusing on those handling sensitive data or user authentication. Additionally, database access controls should be reviewed to ensure least privilege principles are enforced, and regular security audits should be performed to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. The remediation process must include implementing proper prepared statement usage, input validation frameworks, and regular security testing procedures to prevent future occurrences of such critical flaws.