CVE-2025-28898CWE-89

WordPress WP Multistore Locator plugin <= 2.5.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability

Critical · published March 26, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An SQL injection vulnerability in the WPExperts.io WP Multistore Locator plugin could let attackers run wild with your database! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who delivers food without checking the orders. An attacker could slip in a very different meal request right under the radar, leading to catastrophic consequences for your database! An attacker exploiting this flaw could read, modify, or even delete any data in your database, giving them the keys to your entire site's kingdom! This is not just a casual breach; it could lead to devastating data leaks and loss of customer trust, putting your business in jeopardy.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who delivers food without checking the orders. An attacker could slip in a very different meal request right under the radar, leading to catastrophic consequences for your database! This SQL Injection vulnerability arises because the WP Multistore Locator plugin fails to properly neutralize special elements in SQL commands, allowing malicious SQL code to be executed by the database.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could read, modify, or even delete any data in your database, giving them the keys to your entire site's kingdom! This is not just a casual breach; it could lead to devastating data leaks and loss of customer trust, putting your business in jeopardy. To protect your site, immediately upgrade WP Multistore Locator to version 2.5.3 or later. Additionally, review all database interactions in your codebase to ensure input validation is robust and secure. Regularly audit your plugins for vulnerabilities as part of your security routine. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll have your database locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00602 · 48.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2025-03-26T14:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAR 14:24Z
    WordPress WP Multistore Locator plugin <= 2.5.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
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