CVE-2025-67950 in All In One SEO Pack Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/16/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Syed Balkhi All In One SEO Pack all-in-one-seo-pack allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects All In One SEO Pack: from n/a through <= 4.9.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/16/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the all in one seo pack plugin for wordpress systems. The weakness stems from improper neutralization of special elements within sql commands, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries through malicious input. The vulnerability specifically affects versions of the plugin ranging from the initial release through version 4.9.1, indicating a prolonged period during which the flaw remained unaddressed. The issue manifests as a blind sql injection attack vector, meaning that attackers can infer information from the database through indirect means rather than direct output manipulation. This type of injection is particularly dangerous because it allows for extensive data exfiltration and system compromise without immediate visible evidence of exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs within the plugin's handling of user input parameters that are subsequently incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that manipulate the sql execution flow, potentially gaining access to sensitive database information including user credentials, configuration data, and other valuable assets stored within the wordpress installation. The blind nature of the injection means that attackers must rely on response timing differences or boolean-based queries to extract information from the database, making detection more challenging but the potential impact equally severe. This flaw directly maps to common weakness enumeration cwes 89 and 770, which specifically address sql injection vulnerabilities and improper resource management respectively.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to wordpress installations using the affected plugin versions. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can potentially escalate privileges, gain unauthorized access to user accounts, modify or delete database content, and ultimately compromise the entire wordpress installation. The impact extends beyond individual site compromise to potential multi-tenant environments where shared hosting or managed services may be affected. The vulnerability's presence in versions up to 4.9.1 suggests that organizations may have been exposed for extended periods without awareness of their risk. This type of vulnerability aligns with attack techniques documented in the mitre attack framework under initial access and execution phases, specifically targeting credential access and privilege escalation capabilities.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate plugin updates to versions that address the sql injection vulnerability, as well as implementing additional defensive measures including input validation, parameterized queries, and database access controls. Organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments of their wordpress installations to identify any other potentially vulnerable components, particularly those that handle user input or database interactions. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous sql query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning should be implemented as ongoing practices to prevent similar issues from arising in the future. The remediation process should also include database query auditing and access logging to provide visibility into potential exploitation attempts and support forensic analysis if incidents occur.