Overview
CVE-2025-52822 is a serious cybersecurity vulnerability related to the Iqonic Design WP Roadmap. This vulnerability, termed an SQL Injection, arises due to the improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. It significantly affects the Iqonic Design WP Roadmap, a popular project management tool used by many businesses and organizations globally. Understanding and addressing this vulnerability is crucial as it could lead to system compromise or data leakage, posing potential threats to an organization’s data security and integrity.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-52822
Severity: High (8.5 CVSS Severity Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: A successful exploit can lead to a system compromise or data leakage.
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Product | Affected Versions
Iqonic Design WP Roadmap | All versions up to and including 2.1.3
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by taking advantage of the improper neutralization of special elements in an SQL command within the Iqonic Design WP Roadmap. A malicious actor can inject a nefarious SQL command, which when executed, can manipulate the database, leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. This can potentially compromise the entire system or lead to data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is represented in the form of an HTTP request with a malicious payload.
POST /wp-roadmap/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"project_id": "1; DROP TABLE users;"
}In this example, the malicious payload “1; DROP TABLE users;” is an SQL command that could potentially delete the ‘users’ table from the database if the application doesn’t properly sanitize user input.
Mitigation and Prevention
While waiting for a vendor patch to address this issue, organizations can use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to mitigate the risk. These tools can detect and prevent SQL injection attacks by monitoring network traffic and identifying malicious SQL commands. However, they should be seen as temporary solutions. The most effective way to prevent this exploit is to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. It is also recommended to regularly update all systems and software to the latest versions to avoid other potential vulnerabilities.